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RF07 UME

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,405 mi
Last recorded148,405 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 UME
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 148,405 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 148,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 137,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 132,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside front brake flexy hose is not secured to the hub in the orginal way but it is secure

Offside number plate bulb dim

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 111,238 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyre treads low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,238 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyre treads low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,793 miles

Front Brake discs slightly scored

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 UME is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF07 UME, 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 UME is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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