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F3 EKL

2007 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,733 mi
Last recorded122,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 16666,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 EKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 122,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 117,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flare nut and pipe corroded at joint with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Belly pan damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 114,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 112,555 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intake pipe split

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2021 112,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intake pipe split

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2020 110,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 110,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 109,206 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2018 109,206 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement req wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven grabbing (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement req wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust box mount broken but system still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,964 miles

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

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

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 1 Jun 2013 80,247 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 80,173 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,768 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,761 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F3 EKL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 66,914 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 F3 EKL, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F3 EKL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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