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LY08 XAO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,589 mi
Last recorded142,589 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 142,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 142,589 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,816 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 137,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,274 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,228 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 126,228 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 120,376 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 31 May 2019 120,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,409 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 105,408 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,955 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,975 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn more so on inner edges

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,520 miles

rear brake pads just under half worn

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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LY08 XAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY08 XAO, 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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LY08 XAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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