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LL54 BKE

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,213 mi
Last recorded79,213 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 BKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,213 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,980 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,829 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,077 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,848 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking

front brake discs worn and corroded

headlights deteriorated

n/s/r brake discs corroded

oil leak

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,207 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,906 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ON TREAD

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)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,901 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ON TREAD

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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,334 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,838 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f pad warning wire broken

rear handbrake cable outer sheath snapped

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,378 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,658 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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LL54 BKE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc 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 LL54 BKE, 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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LL54 BKE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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