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RF07 NLO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 NLO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,560 miles

all discs corroded and front pads getting low

n/s/f floor corroded above jacking pad (jacking pad has fallen off) out of prescribed areas

rear strut top mounts corroded and poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

slight slitting and movement n/s wishbone rear bush

Pass 1 Aug 2022 125,398 miles

recommend further investigation on crankshaft front pully

Fail 25 Jul 2022 125,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

recommend further investigation on crankshaft front pully

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,116 miles

front tyres badly worn inner edges, close to cord showing recommend replacement

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front tyres badly worn inner edges, close to cord showing recommend replacement

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 123,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack insecure mounting bolts not tight enough, rack moving (cracking noise) on lock to lock (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sidelights dim

front tyres very low inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,512 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 122,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,077 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,075 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 115,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 108,150 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 108,150 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 101,210 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 92,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 70,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2010 70,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NLO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RF07 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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