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RV07 SWK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,073 mi
Last recorded171,073 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2014 171,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 162,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 148,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 126,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,534 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 SWK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

RV07 SWK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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