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RV57 FRL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 FRL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 141,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 129,039 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 117,131 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside 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 17 Aug 2010 73,949 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,949 miles

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

Offside 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 FRL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

RV57 FRL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is RV57 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 FRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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