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LJ57 DER

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,801 mi
Last recorded79,801 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DER
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advice on brake fluid change

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,286 miles

Engine oil leak (lower)

Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,245 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak (lower)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall and is cracking on the tread

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

Offside Front tyre is is starting to wear on the inner edge and is cracking on the tread

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

engine under tray is damp of oil

small stone chip in the front screen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,372 miles

front brake discs have a lip

front brake pads are worn

small stone chip in the front screen n/s

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,299 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 31,637 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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LJ57 DER is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ57 DER, 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 LJ57 DER registered?

LJ57 DER is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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