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RV07 SKO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

155,902 mi
Last recorded155,902 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 155,902 miles

Rear rear lower sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

t. c. warning light on [at time of testing]

Fail 18 May 2020 155,902 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front steering rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working no rear stop lights working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear lower sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

t. c. warning light on [at time of testing]

Fail 11 Dec 2019 155,862 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

PAS slightly rough in opperation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release missing temp release fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 155,848 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet release missing

engine noisy and rattles

Pass 21 Jul 2017 153,069 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 153,066 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 148,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack on tread

Fail 28 Jun 2016 148,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2015 142,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 142,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,362 miles

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

both front lower ball joints slight lift and creaking

noise from engine

suspension creaking from front end

Fail 22 Apr 2014 136,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

noise from engine

suspension creaking from front end

Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,489 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 129,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 123,966 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 123,953 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 115,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 107,925 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 107,925 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 SKO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 SKO, 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 SKO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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