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RF07 NKE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 NKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,010 miles

advise front and rear subframes have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2019 138,010 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

advise front and rear subframes have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2018 13,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 137,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,671 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,915 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,262 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 114,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,270 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,116 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,102 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,351 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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RF07 NKE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RF07 NKE, 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 RF07 NKE registered?

RF07 NKE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 June 2007.

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