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RV58 LBL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,131 mi
Last recorded164,131 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 LBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 164,131 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides rear exhaust pipes near box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 163,891 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides rear exhaust pipes near box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 151,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 115,183 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 104,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,332 miles

parking brake efficiency low (16%)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,916 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear brakes binding slightly

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,394 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner side of tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,896 miles

eml light on

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,865 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,453 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)

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,294 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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RV58 LBL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV58 LBL, 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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RV58 LBL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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