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LB07 RCF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,965 mi
Last recorded133,965 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 133,965 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 131,871 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 123,001 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 122,991 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 121,999 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 120,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 114,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,330 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine hunting at idle.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,773 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to fully assess seatbelt.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,696 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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LB07 RCF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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