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R5 RJO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,923 mi
Last recorded112,923 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 106,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 99,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 84,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 84,971 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,858 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edge

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Dampness around fuel filter

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre has around 3mm of tread left and is worn on the inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,858 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edge

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Dampness around fuel filter

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

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has around 3mm of tread left and is worn on the inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,336 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,601 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,935 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,847 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,222 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,143 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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R5 RJO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R5 RJO, 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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R5 RJO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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