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WN55 LKG

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 LKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,208 miles

brakes slightly deteriorated and slight bind in n/s/r

front suspension and rear suspension arms have slight wear/play in ball joints/bushes

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

headlamp washer output poor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,765 miles

headlight washers poor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on suspension components

suspension bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2017 80,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlight washers poor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on suspension components

suspension bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HEADLIGHT WSAHERS POOR

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

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHT;Y

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,030 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

headlight washers poor

Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

headlight washers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,868 miles

exhaust in poor condition (front pipe cracked)

headlamp washer motor poor

slight corrosion on brake pipes and flaxibles slightly deteriorated

slight cut n/s/r tyre

slight wear in rear suspension

Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,865 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Bonnet struts faulty

Engine steady cracked

Exhaust in poor condition & tailpipe in very poor condition

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

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

R Suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,773 miles

bonnet struts faulty

front brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

headlamp washers poor

metal pipe at inlet manifold broken

slight blow from cat pipe (cracked)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

slight rust dots on front discs

some front and rear suspension slightly worn (n/s lower hub bush borderline)

tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2013 73,773 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bonnet struts faulty

front brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

headlamp washers poor

metal pipe at inlet manifold broken

slight blow from cat pipe (cracked)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

slight rust dots on front discs

some front and rear suspension slightly worn (n/s lower hub bush borderline)

tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,747 miles

cat pipe cracked and slight leak

headlamp washers dont work

slight buckle to n/s/f wheel

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes/joints

Fail 16 Oct 2012 67,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

headlamp washers dont work

cat pipe cracked and slight leak

slight buckle to n/s/f wheel

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes/joints

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,764 miles

All bushes worn in both rear lower suspension arms

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2011 60,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

All bushes worn in both rear lower suspension arms

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,699 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,252 miles

Front brake pads worn to 3 to 4 mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,252 miles

Front brake pads worn to 3 to 4 mm

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 LKG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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