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RF07 NNJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 NNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 142,416 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2017 142,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 134,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 134,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 119,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 107,695 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 95,727 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,855 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 NNJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 RF07 NNJ, 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 NNJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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