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LM57 PPV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,556 mi
Last recorded134,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 PPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 127,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,842 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 105,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,155 miles

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

o/s wiper blade cleans but not 100%

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,382 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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LM57 PPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM57 PPV, 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 LM57 PPV registered?

LM57 PPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is LM57 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 PPV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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