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R40 CNR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 CNR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,365 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 124,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 122,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 115,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,036 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,075 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,235 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,208 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 67,251 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 52,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,913 miles

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

bonnet catch insecure but still opens

front and rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 24,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

bonnet catch insecure but still opens

front and rear disc slightly corroded

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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R40 CNR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R40 CNR, 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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What year was R40 CNR registered?

R40 CNR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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