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GJ05 GGO

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,496 mi
Last recorded180,496 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 180,496 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 180,009 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel insecure trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and nearside very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wear inside edges

Pass 19 Feb 2020 164,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Hub lower bush worn.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Hub lower bush worn.

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 146,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 125,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,761 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,458 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,851 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,368 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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GJ05 GGO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GJ05 GGO, 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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GJ05 GGO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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