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LR58 EXS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,777 mi
Last recorded97,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 EXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,777 miles

Offside Rear wheel stiff when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worne low on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2016 88,060 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worne low on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2015 72,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 48,479 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 48,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,834 miles

o/s/r tyre tread showing splits and cracks in the surface

Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre tread showing splits and cracks in the surface

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,066 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 EXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

LR58 EXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LR58 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 EXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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