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RV07 TBO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,041 mi
Last recorded132,041 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,041 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 115,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,781 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,635 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 80,551 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,109 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 58,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,041 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,040 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 TBO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

RV07 TBO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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