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RV07 LJO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,969 mi
Last recorded196,969 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 LJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 196,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 193,891 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 193,643 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 186,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 180,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 176,580 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 176,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 174,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 170,175 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 170,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 162,938 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 162,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 155,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 148,193 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 148,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,504 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 139,442 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 130,931 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 122,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 113,830 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 105,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders(cords not showing)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,823 miles

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders(cords not showing)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,409 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 LJO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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