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FG07 RAU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 RAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Bonnet catch/lever is broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,268 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,034 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 69,034 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,924 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,684 miles

nearside outer cv gaiter loose on hub

steering gaiters deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,190 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 45,190 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,892 miles

Nearside Front n/s front tyre running off on inside shoulder and on 2mm tread depth.

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

Offside Front o/s front tyre running off on inside shoulder and on 2mm tread depth.

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,097 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,011 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 35,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,489 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,489 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 9,521 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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FG07 RAU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 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 FG07 RAU, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG07 RAU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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