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F7 DGW

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,653 mi
Last recorded47,653 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 DGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,822 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly poor

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 45,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable in poor condition

Offside Rear Parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 45,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 41,608 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,474 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,061 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,741 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,499 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,521 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,389 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,964 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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F7 DGW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F7 DGW, 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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F7 DGW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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