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WN55 LHU

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,833 mi
Last recorded70,833 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 LHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,833 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 18 Dec 2024 70,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,810 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,802 miles

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nearside rear and both front tyres worn on both edges and are perished

offside outer and nearside outer washer jets inoperative

slight bind at offside rear wheel

various underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 69,771 miles

bonnet rams defective

front tyres perished

headlight lenses and beam images poor

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges

offside outer and nearside outer washer jets inoperative

slight wear in steering colum top bush

various underbody components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 66,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,533 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 51,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,848 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,848 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,544 miles

front brake disc scored

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,100 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 LHU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN55 LHU, 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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What year was WN55 LHU registered?

WN55 LHU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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