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RV57 FNF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,293 mi
Last recorded153,293 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 FNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 133,695 miles

Dpf Exhaust System Has Aftermarket Welding Carried Out

Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,920 miles

repair carried out to DPF UNIT

Fail 12 Sep 2017 125,919 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

repair carried out to DPF UNIT

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,096 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,095 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 121,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,758 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 163,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 61,381 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight drag at both rear wheels

Fail 3 May 2012 61,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight drag at both rear wheels

Pass 9 May 2011 54,823 miles

advise all brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,103 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 FNF 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 80%.

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 FNF, 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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RV57 FNF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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