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RV57 LBN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,934 mi
Last recorded141,934 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 141,934 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 135,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 135,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 129,759 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 129,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,793 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 113,250 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)

it would appear that the rear brake hoses may not be properly clipped in their securing bracket

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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RV57 LBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV57 LBN, 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 RV57 LBN registered?

RV57 LBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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