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R7 CNG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,864 mi
Last recorded191,864 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 CNG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 191,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 181,657 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 173,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 173,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 164,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 142,738 miles

hanbrake passed on minimum effiency

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 124,324 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,074 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2013 118,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,878 miles

child seat nsf, underguards multi and damaged

front brake imbalance at limit.

front pads worn.

os number plate lamp loose.

os outer cv boot leaking grease.

park brake effort at minimum.

rear exh bracket corroded,

Fail 21 Sep 2012 105,764 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

child seat nsf, underguards multi and damaged

front brake imbalance at limit.

front pads worn.

os number plate lamp loose.

os outer cv boot leaking grease.

park brake effort at minimum.

play at osf steering inner joint.

rear exh bracket corroded,

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,569 miles

rear brakes imbalanced o/s binding and hand brake arm forwards

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,952 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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R7 CNG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R7 CNG, 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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R7 CNG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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