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RV57 LBF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2025 72,060 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,337 miles

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

vehicle cover with under sile

Pass 14 Oct 2023 53,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades worn

Rear axle/suspension arms corroded n/s and o/s

corrosion evident steering, suspension parts underside

Pass 25 Sep 2021 52,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sheild fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

steering / suspension components front and rear corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,146 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,593 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Is Perish

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre is perish

Rear Axle Is Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2017 45,593 miles

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

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

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Is Perish

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre is perish

Rear Axle Is Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,277 miles

Exhaust System Are Corroded

Front Both Tyre's Starting Getting Worn out from inner edges

Front Sub Frame And suspension Are Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre starting Getting Perish

Vehicle Has covers Fitted & Under-Tray covers fitted Unable to Inspect testable item

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 39,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 36,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,038 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 LBF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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