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LT08 XUX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,002 mi
Last recorded108,002 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 108,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 107,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 103,145 miles

Offside Front slightly worn lower arm bush

Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,745 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 90,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,456 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ON OUTER OF TREAD.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,878 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit UNDER BONNET,NEAR BATTERY WIRE HAS BEEN CHEWED IN HALF, (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,207 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 76,201 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,530 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2017 67,285 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,680 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,562 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 90% worn

offside front inner wheel arch cover loose and been worn away by the tyre but is not hitting tyre now,

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,061 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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LT08 XUX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

LT08 XUX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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