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RO57 SVZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,780 mi
Last recorded97,780 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 SVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,868 miles

Radiator leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,868 miles

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

Radiator leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,538 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f jacking mount missing

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2014 70,538 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f jacking mount missing

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front jacking mount missing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,776 miles

damage to bodywork

offside front tyre wearing between 2mm and 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,071 miles

damage to vehicle

discs corroded on edges

exhaust corroded

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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RO57 SVZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO57 SVZ, 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 RO57 SVZ registered?

RO57 SVZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is RO57 SVZ safe to buy?

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