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LJ58 OCV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,345 mi
Last recorded77,345 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 OCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 77,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside/components undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,434 miles

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear SEAT BASE INSECURE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON POWER STEERING PIPE AT RACK

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion power steering pipe at rack

suspension components corroding eg subframes, rear arms etc

Fail 8 Oct 2021 66,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion power steering pipe at rack

suspension components corroding eg subframes, rear arms etc

Pass 10 Oct 2020 61,550 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front squeak from suspension

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

some suspension components & rear crossmember corroded slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,937 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,937 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside

shocks

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,768 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,539 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components

heat shield insecure

rear brakes req now

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,809 miles

leak n/s gearbox?

slight bind in rear brakes

suspension bushes worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,165 miles

front brakes poor

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,442 miles

all brake discs and pads in poor condition (pedal slightly long), and slight binds

slight corrosion on springs

slight wear in front lower arm rear bushes

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

very slight roughness when spinning wheels, suspect due to brakes

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,442 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

all brake discs and pads in poor condition (pedal slightly long), and slight binds

front bumper bolts slack

front tyres very worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on springs

slight wear in front lower arm rear bushes

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

very slight roughness when spinning wheels, suspect due to brakes

Fail 30 Nov 2013 33,435 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 24,529 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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LJ58 OCV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJ58 OCV, 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 LJ58 OCV registered?

LJ58 OCV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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