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LB07 RBF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,808 mi
Last recorded109,808 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 RBF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts starting to wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 109,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,613 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 99,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 90,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,596 miles

Front both tyres tyre nearly worn smooth OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED MEASURED AREA

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost attachment bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost attachment bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front wiper slightly smearing

light corrosion to some under body components

parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,154 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,777 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,431 miles

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

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

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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LB07 RBF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB07 RBF, 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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LB07 RBF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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