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WM57 LCX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,732 mi
Last recorded80,732 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 LCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,732 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,717 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,331 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,219 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 66,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,576 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,489 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,886 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,581 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 25,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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WM57 LCX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WM57 LCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM57 LCX registered?

WM57 LCX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is WM57 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 LCX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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