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RV58 LXR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,731 mi
Last recorded101,731 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 LXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,731 miles

Front both worn on inner edges

Front both worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,473 miles

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

slight oil leak

traction control light

Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,353 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil switch in sump worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,452 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 LXR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol 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 RV58 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

RV58 LXR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is RV58 LXR safe to buy?

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