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RF07 NLA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,440 mi
Last recorded216,440 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 NLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 216,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 216,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 210,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 193,008 miles

cross members corode front and rear

Pass 22 Jan 2018 179,999 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 179,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 173,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 162,752 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 162,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 149,603 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 134,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,280 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 117,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,583 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 97,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2011 72,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 72,939 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NLA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NLA, 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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RF07 NLA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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