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LG58 JZN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,560 mi
Last recorded155,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 JZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 155,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 155,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 150,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 150,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 20 Jun 2020 147,037 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

GEARBOX OIL PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE ()

Fail 20 Jun 2020 147,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

GEARBOX OIL PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDELIGHT INOPERATIVE

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,870 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 138,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 128,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 128,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,656 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,782 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and nailed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2016 109,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and nailed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and nailed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant below minimum

front brake pads wearing low

oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 99,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet saftey catch is slightly damaged

both front wheel arch under shields are damaged

engine under tray is hanging down/ damaged

recommend rear brake discs at next pad

Fail 24 Oct 2014 92,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

bonnet saftey catch is slightly damaged

both front wheel arch under shields are damaged

engine under tray is hanging down/ damaged

recommend rear brake discs at next pad

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,550 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,476 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LG58 JZN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZN, 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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LG58 JZN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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