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RY07 AVF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 AVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,082 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 116,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall also perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Cracked in places ()

Nearside Front fog lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bonnet release handle broken under bonnet

Fail 23 Jul 2019 108,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Cracked in places ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front fog lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bonnet release handle broken under bonnet

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 101,390 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 70,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 13 Jun 2013 64,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,455 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,703 miles

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

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 AVF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY07 AVF, 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 AVF registered?

RY07 AVF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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