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RK57 ZSG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,240 mi
Last recorded104,240 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 ZSG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 104,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,903 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front just met legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm ball joints slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,903 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front just met legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm ball joints slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 89,177 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 89,172 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,269 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,132 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 ZSG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZSG, 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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RK57 ZSG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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