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LK58 DYX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,181 mi
Last recorded138,181 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 DYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,609 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,519 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,834 miles

N/S parking brake on caliper not returning fully to its stop

both indicator side repeaters starting to show white light

corrosion to O/S/R coil spring

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

steering slight notchy on turn plates

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,259 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,772 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,192 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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LK58 DYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LK58 DYX, 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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LK58 DYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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