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RF55 BLX

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,964 mi
Last recorded52,964 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 BLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,964 miles

EML on

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Floor corroded but not structural

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight bind NSR wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2016 52,790 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not structural

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,314 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner-rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,103 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner-rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to floor pan

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to floor pan

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 34,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 11 Nov 2009 5,555 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

auto headlamp level device disconected but setting within specification

Fail 10 Nov 2009 5,555 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

auto headlamp level device disconected but setting within specification

Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,705 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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RF55 BLX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF55 BLX, 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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RF55 BLX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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