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RF57 WZE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,257 mi
Last recorded204,257 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 WZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 204,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm and worn on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm and worn on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 204,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm and worn on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm and worn on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 187,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 187,435 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 173,747 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 173,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear at left tail pipe corner (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 160,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 149,626 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,691 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 135,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 109,704 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,242 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,190 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,296 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & low

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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RF57 WZE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF57 WZE, 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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RF57 WZE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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