MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Fog light unit damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fog light unit damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside steering rack arm has play in it
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside steering rack arm has play in it
osf tyre sidewall perished
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
NSR light lens cracked
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres slight out of shape
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
NSR light lens cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
noise from timing belt area.slight wear to osf tyre.
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
noise from timing belt area.slight wear to osf tyre.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET05 TXE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc 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 ET05 TXE, 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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What year was ET05 TXE registered?
ET05 TXE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 17 August 2005.
Is ET05 TXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET05 TXE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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