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MK04 BHE

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,593 mi
Last recorded115,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BHE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

bonnet support mechanism not working

Fail 18 Jan 2016 115,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault + traction control light on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

bonnet support mechanism not working

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,109 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres within limits but worn at inner edges

exhaust has slight blow and system coroded

windscreen has small chip not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,109 miles

both front tyres within limits but worn at inner edges

exhaust has slight blow and system coroded

windscreen has small chip not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,085 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres within limits but both worn at inside edges

windscreen has small chip not affecting drivers view

Fail 9 Jan 2014 91,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres within limits but both worn at inside edges

windscreen has small chip not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 May 2013 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 May 2013 88,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,145 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear brake/hand brake system to be checked internally as handbrake percentage only just in tolerances.

front brake sensor wire damaged on n/s.

slight damage to fuel tank seal,allthough not leaking at present it appears to have done so at some stage.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear brake/hand brake system to be checked internally as handbrake percentage only just in tolerances.

front brake sensor wire damaged on n/s.

slight damage to fuel tank seal,allthough not leaking at present it appears to have done so at some stage.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,525 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s rear a.b.s wire broken

o/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,205 miles

Hand brake cables in poor condition

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,205 miles

Hand brake cables in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009
Fail 14 Jul 2009 55,854 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,077 miles

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

ns/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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MK04 BHE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MK04 BHE, 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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MK04 BHE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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