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LP08 CEU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,141 mi
Last recorded134,141 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 CEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 134,141 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 134,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,167 miles

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,652 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 105,619 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 105,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 98,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,412 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear engine mount bush perishing. (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 93,412 miles

Fuel tank insecure Securing strap bracket weld broken away from chassis. (7.2.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear engine mount bush perishing. (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,400 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 27 Jun 2014 73,009 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on very inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2014 73,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn smooth on very inner edges

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,428 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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LP08 CEU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LP08 CEU, 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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LP08 CEU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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