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RV07 SZJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,332 mi
Last recorded202,332 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 202,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 199,595 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced got hole due to rotten (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 184,448 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 174,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 147,111 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 147,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 130,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front subframe corroding - not yet excessive - not able to inspect fully

poor dip beam pattern from o/s headlamp

stone chips in screen

Fail 26 Aug 2017 130,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front subframe corroding - not yet excessive - not able to inspect fully

poor dip beam pattern from o/s headlamp

stone chips in screen

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,438 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 112,436 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

handbrake efficiency only just met (16%) - reqs investigation

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,124 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,692 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 65,048 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,956 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low and uneven

shallow cut to nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 44,831 miles

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

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

fornt brakedisc ex wronout

Pass 31 Jul 2010 35,901 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 SZJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SZJ, 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 SZJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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