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BL54 OCV

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,025 mi
Last recorded187,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 187,025 miles

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

Offside Rear brake discs distorted

Offside Rear linkpin worn

bottom radiator support corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Jul 2019 187,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake discs distorted

Offside Rear linkpin worn

bottom radiator support corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2018 186,969 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 178,412 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Link bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 178,402 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Link bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 174,207 miles

Exhaust Centre Section Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Slight Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 163,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear in rear wish bone bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2014 163,064 miles

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

wear in rear wish bone bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 149,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 149,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2012 137,743 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 137,220 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 121,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,058 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,315 miles

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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BL54 OCV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL54 OCV, 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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BL54 OCV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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