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LT08 EGD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,798 mi
Last recorded88,798 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EGD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,798 miles

hand brake cables slightly sticking

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,116 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,065 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,918 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

o/s/r engine bracket bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,505 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 69,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,531 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EGD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 LT08 EGD, 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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LT08 EGD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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