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LR58 EWL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 EWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,186 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 102,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,182 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 88,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Indicator bulbs show white light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,405 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal mirror. ()

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

Nearside headlight output is slightly discoloured

Offside headlight output is slightly discoloured

Oil leak ()

engine management light wont go out.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal mirror. ()

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

Nearside headlight output is slightly discoloured

Offside headlight output is slightly discoloured

Oil leak ()

engine management light wont go out.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,804 miles

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

Nearside Front cracking on edge and nail in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and cracking on edge

Offside washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014
Fail 28 Jan 2014 38,935 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,922 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,356 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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LR58 EWL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR58 EWL, 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 LR58 EWL registered?

LR58 EWL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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