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MJ05 WFP

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,606 mi
Last recorded115,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WFP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 115,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,833 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 112,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,261 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,872 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

offside front road wheel slightly buckled

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

offside front road wheel slightly buckled

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,665 miles

front tyres low on inner edges of tread

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

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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MJ05 WFP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ05 WFP, 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 MJ05 WFP registered?

MJ05 WFP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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