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2008 ALFA ROMEO 159
General Information
- Registration LB08LLN
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 159
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2387cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH rear (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear very low (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,416 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,644 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,875 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,498 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,030 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,650 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,110 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,758 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,631 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,887 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,498 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2013 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 13,498 MI
11 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 8,289 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB08LLN was registered on 2008-06-27
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