MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light bulb colouring paint come off (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light bulb colouring paint come off (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole in sill with in 30cm of sub frame mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
emissions failed to register to clean
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
deterioration to front number plate
slight deterioration noted to front lower suspension wishbone bushes
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
deterioration to front number plate
slight deterioration noted to front lower suspension wishbone bushes
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre worn on edge
nearside front tyre slight side wall damage
nearside rear brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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RV07 SYF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SYF, 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 SYF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 August 2007.
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