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RV57 FMO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 FMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,251 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,443 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,705 miles

suspension bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,084 miles

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,972 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread inner edge

no oil in engine topped up & rattle noise

Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 54,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,844 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,904 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

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 FMO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

RV57 FMO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is RV57 FMO safe to buy?

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