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MJZ 9197

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 9197
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 102,692 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp has sharp edges due to damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel drips under tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber perished/ heavily cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pad sensor wiring insecure/ not attached

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image pattern just about visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged, cracked, water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

bonnet release difficult to operate/ open

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

right turn signal does not cancel at steering wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,631 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper control arm (2.4.G.2)

coolant reservoir empty

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner shoulder down to inner ply, marked in yellow chalk. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper control arm (2.4.G.2)

coolant reservoir empty

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,510 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,928 miles

Central Rear unable to access lap belt to carry out test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracked (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre completely bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coolant level below minimum

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,912 miles

Fuel system component insecure hose on fuel tank loose and fuel slowly leaking (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor broken on lower arm (1.7.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater smashed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear unable to access lap belt to carry out test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre completely bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coolant level below minimum

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2015 92,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2015 92,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box inadequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 87,644 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,015 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,010 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,733 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,477 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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MJZ 9197 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJZ 9197, 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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MJZ 9197 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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