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FY55 FLX

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,250 mi
Last recorded91,250 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 91,250 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump side of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,022 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,749 miles

air filter housing incorrectly fitted

driver electric window not working

front brake pad indicator wires broken both sides

Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air filter housing incorrectly fitted

driver electric window not working

front brake pad indicator wires broken both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,538 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 43,538 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,833 miles

front brake pad wires broken

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,650 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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FY55 FLX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FY55 FLX, 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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FY55 FLX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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