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LR58 EXH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,493 miles

under side undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,974 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,974 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear brake hose is insecure.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,752 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 37,752 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

as rear brakes lock on the rolling road , the brakes judder.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,556 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 EXH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

LR58 EXH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LR58 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 EXH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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