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RV57 FRO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,271 mi
Last recorded144,271 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,271 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides wishbone bushes deteriorated/splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 144,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords yellow chalk x1 cut . Avon 225/50/R17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides wishbone bushes deteriorated/splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 screws yellow chalk, repairable but not recommended. ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Service due msg illuminated

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure/deteriorated an fouling components.

Rear Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2019 138,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,997 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,094 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,261 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,956 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 61,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 FRO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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