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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,387 cc

LB07 RCFMOT history

LB07 RCF is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
133,965 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 RCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 RCF was last recorded at 133,965 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,871 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles
Average per year
7,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,965 miles
  • 2023 – 131,871 miles
  • 2022 – 130,386 miles
  • 2021 – 123,001 miles
  • 2020 – 121,999 miles
  • 2018 – 120,118 miles
  • 2017 – 114,325 miles
  • 2016 – 104,029 miles
  • 2015 – 94,964 miles
  • 2014 – 83,557 miles
  • 2013 – 66,330 miles
  • 2012 – 53,463 miles
  • 2011 – 39,773 miles
  • 2010 – 29,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,965 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,965 miles (+2,094)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,965 miles
    Test number
    278462109894
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,871 miles (+1,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,871 miles
    Test number
    251051286237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass130,386 miles (+7,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,386 miles
    Test number
    968416820918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,001 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,001 miles
    Test number
    549365250605
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail122,991 miles (+992)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,991 miles
    Test number
    896219373305
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,999 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    618009932055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,118 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    616767211117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,113 miles (+5,788)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,113 miles
    Test number
    638129806641
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass114,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    744520967765
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  10. Fail114,325 miles (+10,296)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    587297313908
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  11. Pass104,029 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    429342481856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,964 miles (+11,407)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,964 miles
    Test number
    745923585170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,557 miles (+17,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    498432304256
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  14. Pass66,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,330 miles
    Test number
    267196673186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,330 miles (+12,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,330 miles
    Test number
    895316173122
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass53,463 miles (+13,690)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    338930002497
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine hunting at idle.
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  17. Pass39,773 miles (+10,077)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    367139091151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChildseat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to fully assess seatbelt.
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass29,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,696 miles
    Test number
    202451380131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 RCF

Does LB07 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 RCF expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 RCF?
The MOT on LB07 RCF expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 RCF done?
LB07 RCF was recorded at 133,965 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
Has LB07 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 RCF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 RCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB07 RCF find?
LB07 RCF failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, and 10 more.

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