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GY55 HZM

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,543 mi
Last recorded47,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 HZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,543 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,977 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 44,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,479 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,798 miles

Both side parking brake cable outer sleeves split

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding

Very little movement on nearside parking brake lever on calliper

Fail 27 Jul 2011 35,798 miles

Both side parking brake cable outer sleeves split

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding

Very little movement on nearside parking brake lever on calliper

Fail 12 Aug 2010 33,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,674 miles

both front tyres on limits

Fail 13 Aug 2009 28,671 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres on limits

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,325 miles

both front tyres low

handbrake cables split and corroded

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

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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GY55 HZM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY55 HZM, 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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GY55 HZM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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