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MJ54 RHF

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,285 mi
Last recorded158,285 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 158,285 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2026 158,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2025 156,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,205 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside front and offside front jacking points heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 148,063 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside front and offside front jacking points heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 132,876 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 132,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 126,999 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,748 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 99,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,948 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,218 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,804 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 62,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 48,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,839 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,572 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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MJ54 RHF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ54 RHF, 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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MJ54 RHF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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