MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
reg lights dim
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
reg lights dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs corroded
slight blow on exhaust
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
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
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
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
corrsion to exhaust.
uneven wear front tyres.
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.
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
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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.
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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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