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H7 LHL

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 LHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,349 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 78,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside front road wheels slightly distorted

nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm, outer pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front tyre worn/bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,363 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,453 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,114 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2013 60,441 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in rack arms

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in rack arms

Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,482 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,129 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,808 miles

o/s wiper split

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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H7 LHL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H7 LHL, 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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H7 LHL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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