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LG08 GNZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,516 mi
Last recorded109,516 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 109,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 101,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 96,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 93,154 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring seat broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 78,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,264 miles

parking brake performance only just met required efficiency may need adjustment or repair

part of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2017 63,822 miles

part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 63,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 58,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

both front brake disc's pitting

part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 58,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

both front brake disc's pitting

part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2015 52,409 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's pitting

Pass 29 May 2014 46,206 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 39,968 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 33,590 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 33,590 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 27,156 miles

front wiper blades not clearing screen affectivly

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 GNZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

LG08 GNZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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