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WN55 LBV

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,146 mi
Last recorded136,146 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 LBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 136,146 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 136,146 miles

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,928 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 134,928 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,362 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2016 131,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2016 130,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Mar 2016 130,487 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount is missing (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe near radiator is leaking from joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable rubbing against tyre (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,452 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 109,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,407 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,648 miles

*** FRONT NO. PLATE IN VERY POOR CONDITION ***

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,823 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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WN55 LBV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 1,970cc 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 WN55 LBV, 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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WN55 LBV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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