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RV58 LUY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,064 mi
Last recorded158,064 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 LUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 158,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 150,991 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 150,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 143,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 133,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,685 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 128,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 119,584 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 109,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,254 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)

right front wheel arch liner loose and in contact with tyre on lock and under braking

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 LUY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RV58 LUY, 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 RV58 LUY registered?

RV58 LUY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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