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RV07 LHF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,157 mi
Last recorded106,157 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 LHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,157 miles

Bottom Front & Rear Suspension components corroded

Corrosion throughout vehicle - Under body

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Also Inbetween Split At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 106,145 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bottom Front & Rear Suspension components corroded

Corrosion throughout vehicle - Under body

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides & Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Also Inbetween Split At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet release Handle Inop not being able to open at ease (Handle Broken)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,892 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 100,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 235/45/18. Also has cuts in tread, no cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 235/45/18. Also has cuts in tread, no cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,210 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,708 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,621 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chip windscreen

suspect nearside rear inner brake pad is wearing thin

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding nearside rear brake

suspect nearside rear inner brake pad is wearing thin

Fail 10 Jul 2015 54,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding nearside rear brake

suspect nearside rear inner brake pad is wearing thin

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 33,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,104 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 LHF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV07 LHF, 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 LHF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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