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RK57 NXS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,234 mi
Last recorded135,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 NXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,234 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 135,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,248 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2020 128,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,735 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2018 111,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 31 Mar 2018 111,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Nearside Rear wheel brake slight grabbing

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor (part on pad) hanging loose and rubbing on wheel rim

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

Offside Rear wheel brake slight grabbing

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

sounds like intercooler/turbo pipe might be leaking when revved

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,301 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,301 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding n/s and o/s (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,682 miles

some smoke at idle

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some smoke at idle

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,371 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,371 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,693 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 40,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,637 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RK57 NXS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RK57 NXS, 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 RK57 NXS registered?

RK57 NXS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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