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RV57 KXG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,876 mi
Last recorded98,876 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,876 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,627 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y section (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,172 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders and have minor splits to inner sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,425 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,365 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,362 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 54,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,707 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 KXG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

RV57 KXG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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