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ND05 ZBV

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 ZBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 69,356 miles

n/s/f spot light glass broken (This will be a failure next year under new rules)

Fail 4 May 2018 69,356 miles

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

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

n/s/f spot light glass broken (This will be a failure next year under new rules)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,238 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 64,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 62,975 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,239 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,239 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,719 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 31,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,104 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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ND05 ZBV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black 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 ND05 ZBV, 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 ND05 ZBV registered?

ND05 ZBV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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