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LR58 EXC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 EXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,015 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 71,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,110 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2019 55,079 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 55,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,723 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,158 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges badly

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,143 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

EML on

both front tyres developing slight inner tread wear

Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,687 miles

EML on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,623 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 11,672 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 EXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LR58 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 EXC registered?

LR58 EXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is LR58 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 EXC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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