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ML08 LBJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,857 mi
Last recorded159,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 LBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 159,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 149,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,865 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 137,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 112,793 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 112,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,158 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2014 72,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,659 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel poss brg

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,872 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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ML08 LBJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML08 LBJ, 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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ML08 LBJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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