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RJ57 VCL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 VCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 126,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 120,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf top arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf top arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 120,738 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken osr coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf top arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf top arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,906 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 103,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,192 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,264 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 66,264 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,201 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,201 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 52,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,008 miles

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

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

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

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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RJ57 VCL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ57 VCL, 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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RJ57 VCL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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