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LT08 EFR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,298 mi
Last recorded157,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 157,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,254 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 122,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 119,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 105,892 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 105,424 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,768 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,873 miles

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

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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LT08 EFR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT08 EFR, 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 LT08 EFR registered?

LT08 EFR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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