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LM57 PPX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,748 mi
Last recorded130,748 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,748 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 130,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,368 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear exhaust clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,754 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,363 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,339 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,339 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Handbrake almost at end of travel

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,004 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,004 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL FOUR WHEELS (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,569 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,440 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,343 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,802 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 PPX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PPX, 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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LM57 PPX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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