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RV07 SYA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,334 mi
Last recorded152,334 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 152,334 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 133,071 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 133,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 121,939 miles

rear brakes slight sticking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 121,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes slight sticking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 153,041 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 153,017 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,886 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 SYA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

RV07 SYA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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