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OV04 VLF

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,476 mi
Last recorded117,476 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,476 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected at brake caliper (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,039 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 114,038 miles

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

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

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 24 May 2018 109,727 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 106,409 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding at flexible hoses.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush.

Fail 2 May 2017 106,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 102,489 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding at flexible hoses.

Exhaust system deteriorated and slightly blowing at front flexible joint.

Offside slight play in steering rack inner joint.

Slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush.

Pass 20 May 2015 98,494 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES DETERIORATED. METAL BRAKE PIPES TO BOTH FRONT HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 18 May 2015 98,494 miles

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

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES DETERIORATED. METAL BRAKE PIPES TO BOTH FRONT HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE.

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

Pass 23 May 2014 94,437 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 94,437 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES.

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES. AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE. BRAKE PIPES CORRODING ABOVE FUEL TANK. METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODING UNDERFLOOR.

Pass 22 May 2013 91,066 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT STARTING TO CORRODE.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 91,066 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT STARTING TO CORRODE.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2012 87,565 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 81,444 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 27 May 2010 74,385 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 74,385 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2008 58,896 miles

Stonechip in front windscreen and is just contained within 10mm circle in zone A

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV04 VLF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV04 VLF, 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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OV04 VLF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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