MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside HEADLIGHT BROKEN BUT SECURE
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside HEADLIGHT BROKEN BUT SECURE
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers obstructing certain viewing areas.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Topmount. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R brake binding slightly
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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RJ57 XHD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc 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 RJ57 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 November 2007.
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