MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 96W 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 96W 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres both worn on inner edges, 3mm and n/s/f cut in outer tyre wall
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml on
all 4 tyres becoming low
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
all 4 tyres becoming low
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Approx 3mm left on tyres
De-bonding and play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in n/s/f wheel bearing,close to limits
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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RV58 LVY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LVY, 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 LVY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 November 2008.
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