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LG58 JZJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,264 mi
Last recorded84,264 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 JZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 83,989 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine under tray wet with oil

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2025 83,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine under tray wet with oil

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2024 82,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,659 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,853 miles

power steering noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,554 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 65,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 57,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension movement, no fault seen?

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 32,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 23,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,562 miles

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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LG58 JZJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG58 JZJ, 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 LG58 JZJ registered?

LG58 JZJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LG58 JZJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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