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R461 JRH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,258 mi
Last recorded158,258 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 JRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 158,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 154,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 151,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 149,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 149,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 144,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 136,741 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 136,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 126,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,773 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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R461 JRH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R461 JRH, 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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R461 JRH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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