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S666 SHY

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 SHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,730 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 107,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has some casing distortion

Pass 22 May 2017 106,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,161 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust tempory repair on bracket

Pass 16 May 2014 91,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 sides handebrake cables poor condition

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 81,967 miles

both front bottom arm front bushes poor condition

brake pipes poor condition

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear exhaust very poor condition

undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2012 73,643 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)

n/s/rear headlamp self leveling switch poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 May 2011 65,187 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 65,187 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 56,872 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 47,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,973 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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S666 SHY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S666 SHY, 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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S666 SHY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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