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RV07 SVJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,153 mi
Last recorded194,153 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 SVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 194,153 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 194,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 30 Oct 2018 174,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 174,756 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 158,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 158,531 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 146,174 miles

slight play in o/s front lower swival

Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,627 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 124,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

inner steering rack joints have play

nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has play

rear tyres very low on outside edges but raised tread (strong advise)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,509 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,821 miles

n/s/f washer jet poor

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,821 miles

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

n/s/f washer jet poor

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,987 miles

both front tyres severely worn on inside edges.

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 SVJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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