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WN55 LKF

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,404 mi
Last recorded71,404 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 LKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,404 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 71,396 miles

Fuel pipe leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,195 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm has slight wear

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 33,966 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,639 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres are wearing on center tread 2-3mm across tyre.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,639 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres are wearing on center tread 2-3mm across tyre.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,243 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,242 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,466 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,466 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,915 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 LKF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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