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RV57 FPJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,897 mi
Last recorded130,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 126,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 126,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 112,490 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,491 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 98,491 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,737 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FPJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RV57 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

RV57 FPJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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The MOT history for RV57 FPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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