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EG05 NRK

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,044 mi
Last recorded74,044 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 NRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 74,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS - BEHIND STEERING RACK GAITER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also slight seepage from rack ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,466 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 69,787 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake wear sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake wear sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,941 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 68,941 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst during RBT (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe under arch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe under arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket on middle to rear pipe broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,653 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,385 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspesion very correded

rear exhaust very correded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all suspesion very correded

rear exhaust very correded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,821 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust mounting slight corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,354 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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EG05 NRK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG05 NRK, 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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EG05 NRK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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