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RBZ 1609

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 1609
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,145 miles

Both front tyers wearing low on the inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,527 miles

Rear brake discs worn. Front brake pads 2/3rd worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,210 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 33,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,119 miles

both front tyres worn on 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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RBZ 1609 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RBZ 1609, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBZ 1609 registered?

RBZ 1609 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is RBZ 1609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 1609 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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