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RV07 LFR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,200 mi
Last recorded183,200 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 LFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 183,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 170,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 170,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tracking is needed due to uneven tyre wear on o/s/f tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2021 160,900 miles

both front brake pads starting to wear low/thin

Pass 19 Mar 2020 156,915 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 156,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill near jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,983 miles

handbrake may need adjustment soon,ok at test not excessive.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 116,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,928 miles

Sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2016 105,876 miles

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

Sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,077 miles

handbrake may need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,074 miles

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

handbrake may need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,907 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,146 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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RV07 LFR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV07 LFR, 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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RV07 LFR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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