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VJZ 9758

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 9758
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 113,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency just on limit

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,705 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

footbrake efficiency just on limit (50%)

Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,701 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light showing (7.1.6 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

footbrake efficiency just on limit (50%)

Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,355 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,697 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded center ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 103,261 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded center ()

Offside Front tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18/95y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,712 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light showing (5.4.2)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut badly

Nearside wiper split but clears ok

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut badly

Nearside wiper split but clears ok

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid will need more water (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut badly

Nearside wiper split but clears ok

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,699 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 77,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,936 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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VJZ 9758 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJZ 9758, 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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VJZ 9758 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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