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LT55 GXB

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,359 mi
Last recorded108,359 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 GXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,359 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 80,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 80,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,305 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

front brake pads look low

light indicator illuminated intermittently all lights work at time of test

osf brake wear indicator wire broken

Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,298 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

front brake pads look low

light indicator illuminated intermittently all lights work at time of test

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray broken in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,363 miles

225 45 r 17 91 y

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front brake pad wear sensor wires have been cut back to the protective cover

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,067 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,544 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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LT55 GXB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT55 GXB, 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 LT55 GXB registered?

LT55 GXB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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