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LG08 GNX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GNX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 106,619 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure offside (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,277 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nail in tyre Nearside Rear ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 105,277 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nail in tyre Nearside Rear ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 101,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 100,717 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,881 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,744 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,740 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,489 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 30,059 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,577 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 13,577 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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LG08 GNX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 GNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG08 GNX registered?

LG08 GNX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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