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RF57 XXP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,752 mi
Last recorded176,752 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 176,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 171,097 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 171,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 158,178 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 148,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 135,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 135,011 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 128,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 122,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,048 miles

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

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 XXP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RF57 XXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF57 XXP registered?

RF57 XXP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is RF57 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 XXP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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