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YY05 OWA

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 OWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 107,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 105,303 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer handbrake cable cover (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2019 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake linkage (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer handbrake cable cover (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2018 103,440 miles

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve/casing split

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded away

Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve/casing split

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded away

Pass 4 May 2017 100,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 May 2017 100,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2016 99,207 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and inner wall split

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and inner wall split

Fail 10 May 2016 99,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and inner wall split

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and inner wall split

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 97,706 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 97,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

central locking on offside rear door not working

wheel alignement

Pass 14 May 2014 91,910 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 82,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 75,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 65,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 56,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 47,482 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

nearside & offside outer brake cables in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 36,346 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 42,351 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YY05 OWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY05 OWA, 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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YY05 OWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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