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RV57 FMM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,051 mi
Last recorded171,051 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 FMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 171,051 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 171,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 158,388 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 158,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,609 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (205/55 R16)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 146,609 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (205/55 R16)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,172 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 136,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 123,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 111,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,337 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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RV57 FMM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV57 FMM, 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 RV57 FMM registered?

RV57 FMM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is RV57 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 FMM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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