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N33 LGY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 LGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 101,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,575 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,236 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,243 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 36,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,190 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 29,687 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,655 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge not centre 3/4s

Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,044 miles

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

front disks slightly 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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N33 LGY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N33 LGY, 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 N33 LGY registered?

N33 LGY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is N33 LGY safe to buy?

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