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LN54 XXV

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,554 mi
Last recorded80,554 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 78,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,407 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 71,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 67,824 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 63,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LN54 XXV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LN54 XXV, 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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What year was LN54 XXV registered?

LN54 XXV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LN54 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 XXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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