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LL08 EHU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,518 mi
Last recorded48,518 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 EHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer jet low

Nearside indicator repeater lamp becoming pale

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside indicator repeater lamp becoming pale

under body panels fitted, obscuring view to some components

under bonnet covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 42,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer jet low

Nearside indicator repeater lamp becoming pale

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside indicator repeater lamp becoming pale

under body panels fitted, obscuring view to some components

under bonnet covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.s amber indicator repeater lamp pale.

N.s windscreen washer aim high.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O.s front inner tyre tread worn slightly more than outer tread.

O.s windscreen washer aim low.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.s amber indicator repeater lamp pale.

N.s windscreen washer aim high.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O.s front inner tyre tread worn slightly more than outer tread.

O.s windscreen washer aim low.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,916 miles

child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 25,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,329 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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LL08 EHU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LL08 EHU, 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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LL08 EHU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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