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RF57 XXT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,980 mi
Last recorded151,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 151,980 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 151,980 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak too severe for accurate readings (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 147,745 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 147,745 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,369 miles

reg lights dim

Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reg lights dim

Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,393 miles

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

front discs corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 18 Apr 2018 120,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges of both front 0mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn,pitted and corroded

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,621 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 86,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,283 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

uneven wear front tyres.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,279 miles

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

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/r tyre just legal.

o/s/r tyre 3mm/worn outer edge.

uneven wear front tyres.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XXT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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