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RA54 FXG

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,212 mi
Last recorded171,212 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 FXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 171,212 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 164,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 164,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 160,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 149,929 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 149,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 136,109 miles

both front brake pad warning wires snapped.

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs.

oil leaks.

slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 135,934 miles

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

both front brake pad warning wires snapped.

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs.

oil leaks.

slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,685 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pad wear sensor wiring broken.

nearside front upper suspension arm has moderate play in its attachment bushes, replacement is strongly advised.

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

offside front upper suspension arm has moderate play in its attachment bushes, replacement is strongly advised.

offside rear tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,685 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front brake pad wear sensor wiring broken.

nearside front upper suspension arm has moderate play in its attachment bushes, replacement is strongly advised.

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

offside front upper suspension arm has moderate play in its attachment bushes, replacement is strongly advised.

offside rear tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear handbrake on caliper not fully returning.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,134 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear handbrake on caliper not fully returning.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear caliper handbrake levers not returning to its stop

front tyres unevenly worn

handbrake cables starting to corrode

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear caliper handbrake levers not returning to its stop

front tyres unevenly worn

handbrake cables starting to corrode

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,885 miles

Intermediate exhaust hanger bracket snapped off but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,584 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

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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RA54 FXG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA54 FXG, 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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RA54 FXG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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