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WV53 ZZN

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,756 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 28 Dec 2016 104,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,770 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal near cooler (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal near cooler (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wiper blade torn

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,802 miles

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)

exhaust, center mounting corroded off.

exhaust, rear mounting in poor condition.

Fail 3 Jan 2015 85,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

O/S/R brake has minor binding.

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)

exhaust, center mounting corroded off.

exhaust, rear mounting in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,179 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 70,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

exhaust center mounting dettatched.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in steering rack at O/S.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

exhaust center mount broken

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

coolant low

exhaust center mount broken

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,537 miles

coolant low

Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,537 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,924 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges close to legal limit

engine management light on all time

Fail 10 Dec 2009 38,262 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges close to legal limit

engine management light on all time

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,419 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 24,737 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,744 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 19,739 miles

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

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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WV53 ZZN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 77,734 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 WV53 ZZN, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV53 ZZN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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