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RJ07 XTS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,476 mi
Last recorded115,476 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 XTS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,476 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 104,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,489 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 60,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 31,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,662 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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RJ07 XTS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ07 XTS, 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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What year was RJ07 XTS registered?

RJ07 XTS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 June 2007.

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