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YS05 LJU

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,837 mi
Last recorded121,837 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 LJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 121,837 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 121,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 120,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 120,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 119,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,748 miles

both front metal brake pipes and rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

front brake warning wires slight damage

front exhaust slight leak

front floors starting to rust

nearside rear brake hose starting to perish

offside of steering rack slight play

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension lower arm to hub bush slight movement

rear suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,493 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,143 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,143 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,735 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides inner edges (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 103,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides inner edges (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,417 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,349 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,247 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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YS05 LJU 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS05 LJU, 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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YS05 LJU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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