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NV05 ZHF

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,977 mi
Last recorded142,977 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,977 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front brake hoses deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front upper (2.4.G.2)

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

front tyres splitting & damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2017 142,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front brake hoses deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front upper (2.4.G.2)

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

front tyres splitting & damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 136,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on brake discs alround

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

front wipers smearing

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,239 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 128,234 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 114,493 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,947 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 88,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front discs worn

Hand breake cables outer covers split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,149 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,181 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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NV05 ZHF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV05 ZHF, 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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NV05 ZHF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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