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ML08 LCE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 85,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,276 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 71,263 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,993 miles

travel handbrake

Fail 14 Apr 2018 69,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn hard on inner edge very close to cords (advise replace)

travel handbrake

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside sill damaged

perished rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2016 65,437 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front discs corroded and pitted - Pads ok

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear discs wearing thin

Fail 16 Apr 2016 65,437 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front discs corroded and pitted - Pads ok

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

ns outer sill damaged

rear pads may be low / exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,610 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,879 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,516 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 LCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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