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RV07 NSU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 NSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 91,381 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 91,380 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower offside front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

coolant tank empty

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 88,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,700 miles

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 85,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 80,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,676 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,742 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 52,326 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,999 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,095 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,271 miles

bonnet catch broken

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,611 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 NSU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NSU, 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 NSU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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