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WF55 WWM

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 WWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,855 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear both sides tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear both sides brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,473 miles

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

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

Offside rack end slight play

Rear both sides brake back plates rusty

centre and rear exhaust poor and small leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rack end slight play

Rear both sides brake back plates rusty

centre and rear exhaust poor and small leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,416 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,886 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,434 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,426 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,689 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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WF55 WWM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF55 WWM, 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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WF55 WWM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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