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OE04 DJU

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,556 mi
Last recorded155,556 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 DJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 155,556 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 155,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 153,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 151,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 148,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 146,915 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 144,400 miles

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

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

headlamps have poor pattern

Fail 4 Mar 2021 144,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

headlamps have poor pattern

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,210 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 138,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 135,030 miles

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

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

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

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

engine stabiliser bush worn

Fail 25 Jan 2018 134,903 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 130,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,460 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,054 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 127,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 120,693 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 120,327 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 116,232 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 116,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,783 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,081 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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OE04 DJU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OE04 DJU, 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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OE04 DJU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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