MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,141 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear cable/caliper not returning fully
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear cable/caliper not returning fully
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)
brake lights stuck on-intermittent(working ok now)
emissions too low to detect
front tyres tread low inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake lights stuck on-intermittent(working ok now)
emissions too low to detect
front tyres tread low inner edge
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre inside edge worn low
o/s/f tyre inside edge worn low
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre inside edge worn low
o/s/f tyre inside edge worn low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet safety catch release stiff
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ56 RCV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RJ56 RCV, 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 RJ56 RCV registered?
RJ56 RCV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 January 2007.
Is RJ56 RCV safe to buy?
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