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LG58 VYH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,951 mi
Last recorded86,951 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 86,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,699 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,979 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,092 miles

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre, nails in tread

Fail 13 Dec 2016 69,059 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre, nails in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,885 miles

Engine breather pipe deteriorated/leaking, recommend attention.

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 rear tyre worn.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 59,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine breather pipe deteriorated/leaking, recommend attention.

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)

Rear tyres worn, near limit 1.6mm.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,007 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 49,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,413 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)

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 VYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

LG58 VYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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