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RK57 XTS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,400 mi
Last recorded171,400 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 XTS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 171,400 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 171,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 165,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 156,613 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav/phone holder ()

Nearside Front also worn (bald) inner edge

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 114,413 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav/phone holder ()

Nearside Front also worn (bald) inner edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,323 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,323 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,837 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 50,837 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,704 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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RK57 XTS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK57 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 RK57 XTS registered?

RK57 XTS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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