CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJZ 8874

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,687 mi
Last recorded112,687 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 8874
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 112,687 miles

All rear suspension items corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 112,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by jacking point (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension items corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 110,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 109,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,565 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,142 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 24 Jul 2020 102,142 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,741 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 100,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,456 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,434 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 83,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel alignment advised

Fail 3 Aug 2015 72,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel alignment advised

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,503 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,333 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,287 miles

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

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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,295 miles

Front 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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJZ 8874 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJZ 8874, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJZ 8874?

You can check the full history of LJZ 8874 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJZ 8874 registered?

LJZ 8874 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is LJZ 8874 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJZ 8874 shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJZ 8874 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJZ 8874. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.