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RV07 LJZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,077 mi
Last recorded114,077 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 LJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 114,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 107,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 102,651 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 90,434 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 83,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,991 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 37,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 37,980 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LJZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJZ, 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 RV07 LJZ registered?

RV07 LJZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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