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LG58 KAJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,143 mi
Last recorded180,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 KAJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 180,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 174,496 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 174,485 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability floor damaged (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 166,475 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 166,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 155,339 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 140,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,223 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,701 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 117,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,182 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,268 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn to traed markers

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 KAJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG58 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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