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2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,262 mi
Last recorded93,262 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake cable supports perished/broken - secured with ties

outer sills corroded out with prescribed atea

rear brake back plates corroded

underside and mechanical components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 901,981 miles

corrosion at rear subframe mounts, borderline!

corrosion near tow bar mounts

front subframe slightly corroded

holes in both outer sills in non prescribed areas & sill covers fitted

rear brake disc back plates corroded

slight marks in o/s/f and middle rear seatbelt webbing

slight play in both rear upper arms

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in o/sf lower ball joint

Fail 2 Nov 2020 90,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion at rear subframe mounts, borderline!

corrosion near tow bar mounts

front subframe slightly corroded

holes in both outer sills in non prescribed areas & sill covers fitted

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated

reverse light inop

slight corrosion o/s/f inner brake pipe

slight marks in o/s/f and middle rear seatbelt webbing

slight play in both rear upper arms

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in o/sf lower ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,278 miles

Offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded.

Offside front outer cv boot slightly damaged.

Offside front seat belt webbing fraying slightly.

Rear centre lap belt has slight damage to webbing.

Sill covers fitted.

Slight corrosion in front subframe and lower suspension arms.

Slight play in both rear suspension upper arms.

Slight play in offside rear drop link.

Some corrosion in rear body/chassis above rear subframe mountings and in rear corners behind bumper.

Squeak from offside front wheel when spinning.

rear brake discs and all backplates slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 88,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated.

Coolant level low.

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Fuel line slightly corroded at bulkhead.

Offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded.

Offside front outer cv boot slightly damaged.

Offside front seat belt webbing fraying slightly.

Rear brake backplates badly corroded and offside fouling brake disc.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear centre lap belt has slight damage to webbing.

Sill covers fitted.

Slight corrosion in front subframe and lower suspension arms.

Slight play in both rear suspension upper arms.

Slight play in offside rear drop link.

Some corrosion in rear body/chassis above rear subframe mountings and in rear corners behind bumper.

Squeak from offside front wheel when spinning.

Windscreen washer jets output weak.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,399 miles

center rear seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

fuel lines corroded (should do)

headlamp output slightly reduced and washers poor

o/s/f brake flexible slightly deteriorated and some brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear suspension mount areas

slight deterioration in suspension ins slight play in n/s/r top arm and o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Nov 2018 83,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

center rear seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

fuel lines corroded (should do)

headlamp output slightly reduced and washers poor

o/s/f brake flexible slightly deteriorated and some brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear suspension mount areas

slight deterioration in suspension ins slight play in n/s/r top arm and o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,776 miles

Nearside head lamp washer poor

hand brake outer cables starting to split

most exhaust rubber slightly cracking

slight buckle most wheels

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight deterioration some suspension bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,030 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated may blow soon

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

fuel line corroded

head lamp washers poor

outer hand brake cables starting to split

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,926 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all wheels buckled apart from n/s/f

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 68,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all wheels buckled apart from n/s/f

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,856 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn and poss bulge developing in o/s/r

o/s/f wheel welded and slight buckles in others

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

tape around o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

F Brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tailpipe in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 56,008 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

F Brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tailpipe in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Brake pipes corroded

N/S/R Tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/S/R Light unit damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 47,948 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Brake pipes corroded

N/S/R Tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/S/R Light unit damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,353 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,613 miles

F Discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,504 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

slight lift both front lower ball joints

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

clutch pedal rubber off pedal

front wipers torn

hand brake travel long

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

slight lift both front lower ball joints

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2009 31,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,688 miles

both front top arms have slight play in bushes

undertray badly damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front top arms have slight play in bushes

undertray badly damaged

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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BF05 BWP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,492 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 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 BWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF05 BWP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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