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SM08 LCE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,819 mi
Last recorded144,819 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 144,819 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Exhaust heat-shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 129,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,617 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 120,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,631 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 102,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 88,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 73,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 69,673 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,068 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 58,786 miles

chips in windscreen

engine cover/ under trays fitted to vehicle

front and rear discs slight lip

Fail 8 May 2017 58,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

chips in windscreen

engine cover/ under trays fitted to vehicle

front and rear discs slight lip

Pass 14 May 2016 56,290 miles

Offside headlight beam image poor

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover and under tray obscuring inspection

Pass 13 May 2015 49,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres at 3mm

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 May 2015 49,223 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres at 3mm

os wiper arm fouls on bonnet in operation and when bonnet lifted

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 May 2014 41,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,449 miles

Nearside front brake slower application, near to imbalance limit.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 25,361 miles

Front brake discs worn, lipped.

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

Pass 16 May 2011 19,412 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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SM08 LCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM08 LCE, 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 SM08 LCE registered?

SM08 LCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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