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YC55 FJD

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,550 mi
Last recorded87,550 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 FJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,288 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 84,288 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 111,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

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

emissions just met requirements

sill covers fitted

wiper blades judder across windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2019 111,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

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

emissions just met requirements

sill covers fitted

wiper blades judder across windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2018 111,293 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,745 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,495 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

both rera brake discs worn / lipped

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front fog lamp glass broken

offside rear lamp lens hasa slight crack

rear exhaust box heat shield adrift

Pass 19 May 2014 86,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

both rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

centre exhaust box corroded

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 15 May 2014 86,518 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

eml warning lamp indicate fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

both rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slighjtly worn/lipped

both front outer cv gaiters has a serious deep cracks

centre exhaust system corroded

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

front under tray insecure

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slighjtly worn/lipped

both front outer cv gaiters has a serious deep cracks

centre exhaust system corroded

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

front under tray insecure

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear exhaust box top heat shield adrifted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,026 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 77,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both side hand brake cables outer sleeving deterioated

centre exhaust box corroded

offside rear tyre worn from the inner edge

Fail 6 May 2011 71,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 71,792 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 60,561 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,363 miles

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

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

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

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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YC55 FJD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC55 FJD, 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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YC55 FJD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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