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BF04 AKV

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Diesel 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 AKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 108,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 May 2013 108,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 101,426 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust slihtly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,339 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,919 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F Brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,009 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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BF04 AKV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 3,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF04 AKV, 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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BF04 AKV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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