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RV07 SKX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,983 mi
Last recorded12,983 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 SKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 12,983 miles

Front under car sub frame slight corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 12,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner one (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front under car sub frame slight corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 112,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,071 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,529 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre worn down to the legal limit

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,541 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,460 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 65,768 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 SKX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

RV07 SKX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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