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RF57 XYW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

221,012 mi
Last recorded221,012 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 221,012 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rears,x4 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and raers,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill coverd in sealants

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 207,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 194,302 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 180,405 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 158,448 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 140,828 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Middle area of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 126,460 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,284 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 72,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,591 miles

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,973 miles

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 XYW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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