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RV58 LVK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,968 mi
Last recorded170,968 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 LVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 170,968 miles

front and rear underside surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2025 170,968 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 165,949 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 5 Jan 2024 164,939 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,682 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 161,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 155,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 147,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes binding slightley

Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes binding slightley

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,845 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 89,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,404 miles

Fuel tank heatshield insucure

Hole in offside front inner wing splash shield

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)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,389 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank heatshield insucure

Hole in offside front inner wing splash shield

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)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,975 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside front inner wing splash shield insucure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,617 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 46,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 LVK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RV58 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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