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LG05 OFL

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,292 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,292 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,082 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

exh intermediate hanger insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake not working

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

engine undertray fitted

excess free travel handbrake

exhaust intermediate hanger insecure/corroded

tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,591 miles

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

Nearside parking brake grabbing border line

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold edges cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes arte uneven

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bold edge no cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside park brake sticks on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold edges no cords (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight Play In Both Inner Rack Joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,020 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,497 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,183 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,633 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 17,628 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,620 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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LG05 OFL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG05 OFL, 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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What year was LG05 OFL registered?

LG05 OFL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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