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RY07 ARF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,461 mi
Last recorded124,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 ARF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,461 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 115,704 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front pads getting low

slight blow exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,771 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,744 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Front subframe - Offside rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,389 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 100,350 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,573 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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RY07 ARF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY07 ARF, 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 RY07 ARF registered?

RY07 ARF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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