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MJ04 LRN

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,820 mi
Last recorded80,820 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LRN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 80,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 80,118 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 76,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,601 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 59,672 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,125 miles

Rear brakes binding.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,347 miles

Slight bind n/s rear brake.

Pass 13 May 2011 41,818 miles

N/S rear brake bind.

Pass 10 May 2010 34,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,472 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 16 May 2008 16,362 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 7,743 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 7,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (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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MJ04 LRN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MJ04 LRN, 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 MJ04 LRN registered?

MJ04 LRN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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