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WN55 LLZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,587 mi
Last recorded141,587 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 141,587 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 138,512 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 138,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2018 136,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2017 131,303 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 131,303 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 125,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 125,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,511 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,132 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 113,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,664 miles

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

o/s hand brake reading low

slight lift in front lower ball joints?

Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 102,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,923 miles

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear tyre is close to the limit

Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre close to limit on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,438 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 72,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,394 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 LLZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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