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RLU42SM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

228,469 mi
Last recorded228,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLU42SM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 228,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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RLU42SM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 RLU42SM, 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 RLU42SM registered?

RLU42SM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is RLU42SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLU42SM shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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