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FP07 AZA

2007 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 16666,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 AZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,543 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 67,542 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,339 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,392 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 35,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 33,790 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,720 miles

offside wiper torn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,307 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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FP07 AZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FP07 AZA, 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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What year was FP07 AZA registered?

FP07 AZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 11 April 2007.

Is FP07 AZA safe to buy?

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