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RF54 MWA

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 MWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,236 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 90,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,915 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,241 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 59,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,608 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

front brake pad warning light wire broken

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Dec 2010 39,603 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

front brake pad warning light wire broken

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,822 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 33,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,151 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 4,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 4,248 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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RF54 MWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RF54 MWA, 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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RF54 MWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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