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F25 LTR

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,453 mi
Last recorded143,453 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 LTR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,453 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 143,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 143,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle all 3 doors (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light stays on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

battery warning light stays on

Pass 24 Nov 2022 139,342 miles

Nearside Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 139,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 136,193 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 136,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 126,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,740 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,911 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 116,911 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,339 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both outer sills have plastic covers unable to check sills

n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes perishing

o/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,712 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,109 miles

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

slight play in front suspension joints

slight play in o/s rack knuckle

Fail 23 Nov 2009 93,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,839 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 79,966 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s handbrake cable in poor condition

slight play steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2007 79,966 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s handbrake cable in poor condition

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,322 miles

Both front and Nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges.

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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F25 LTR is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 92,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F25 LTR, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F25 LTR is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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