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M33 UTD

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,027 mi
Last recorded117,027 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 UTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 117,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 112,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 106,227 miles

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

Offside Front inner brake disc surface slightly pitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,227 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front inner brake disc surface slightly pitted

Pass 25 May 2018 104,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,415 miles

slight misting of oil on metal power steering pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,800 miles

Front inner brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

Nearside Front lower fog light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,800 miles

Front inner brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam main beam flash light not working (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front lower fog light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,358 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 100,358 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,737 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 93,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 85,005 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 85,005 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front and rear brake pipe end section have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2012 77,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,261 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 71,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,309 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,522 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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M33 UTD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M33 UTD, 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 M33 UTD registered?

M33 UTD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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