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GX57 FZV

2007 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,269 mi
Last recorded59,269 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 16666,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 FZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,929 miles

Advise high level stop light one bulb out

Advise high level stop light one bulb out

Advise parking brake low effort requires service

Advise poly drive in a poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 53,939 miles

Advise parking brake effort 17%

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level light one bulb out (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 53,553 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)

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

Advise parking brake effort

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,092 miles

Advise front brake balance 16%.

Both outer c.v. boots starting to age crack

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 52,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both outer c.v. boots starting to age crack

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,855 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge worn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind noted to n/s/rear.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 25,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,919 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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GX57 FZV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GX57 FZV, 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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GX57 FZV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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