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RA07 VVH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,666 mi
Last recorded84,666 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 VVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 81,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 81,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,265 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)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,265 miles

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

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)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,021 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,720 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 51,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,786 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGES.

NSF TYRE ON 2 TO 3MM AND SCRUBBED OFF INNER EDGE.

OSF TYRE ON 3MM AND SCRUBBED OFF INNER EDGE.

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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RA07 VVH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RA07 VVH, 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 RA07 VVH registered?

RA07 VVH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 July 2007.

Is RA07 VVH safe to buy?

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