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RX07 UDU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,581 mi
Last recorded161,581 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX07 UDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 161,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine and power steering fluid leaks

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated heavily

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear coil corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Stonechips in wind screen

Fail 29 Oct 2020 161,581 miles

Engine and power steering fluid leaks

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated heavily

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear coil corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Stonechips in wind screen

Suspension arm likely to fail All front wishbones upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 161,192 miles

Brake performance not tested Condition of suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Cut and welded and sounds hollow (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes but forward one more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant below minimum

Dpf fault light on dash

Engine oil and power steering fluid leaks

Lower engine mount bush heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear coil corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2019 150,091 miles

Engine oil leaks

Engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

Flywheel noisy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Offside rear coil corroded

Offside rear tyre very close to limit

Power steering fluid coming from bottle

Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,757 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,544 miles

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FUEL LIGHT ON

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

FUEL LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 113,895 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2016 113,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,035 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 91,421 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 91,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,955 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside registration plate light slightly dim

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,955 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside registration plate light slightly dim

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,103 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,295 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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RX07 UDU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RX07 UDU, 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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RX07 UDU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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