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ET04 AHN

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,652 mi
Last recorded105,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 AHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,652 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 105,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,822 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,540 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,474 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 91,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,412 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 75,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,156 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear 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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ET04 AHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ET04 AHN, 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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ET04 AHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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