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LG58 VZB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,863 mi
Last recorded152,863 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 VZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 152,863 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2026 152,863 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,091 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,462 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,873 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 109,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,146 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,106 miles

both rear tyres outer edge slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,682 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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 VZB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

LG58 VZB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LG58 VZB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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