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RE04 ZWJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 ZWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,386 miles

engine management light on.

lift at offside and nearside bottom swivels.

play at nearside rear top suspension bush.

poor pattern to offside headlamp beam due to lens being opaque.

rear number plate de-laminating.

rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

slight play at offside and nearside front top wishbone bushes.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on.

lift at offside and nearside bottom swivels.

play at nearside rear top suspension bush.

poor pattern to offside headlamp beam due to lens being opaque.

rear number plate de-laminating.

rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

slight play at offside and nearside front top wishbone bushes.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,705 miles

engine management light on.

play at nearside rear suspension bushes:- recommend attention.

rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

slight lift at offside and nearside lower swivels.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 101,687 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on.

nail in nearside front tyre tread.

play at nearside rear suspension bushes:- recommend attention.

rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

slight lift at offside and nearside lower swivels.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,491 miles

brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroded at extreme ends.

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush worn.

offside and nearside rear tyre tread very low on inner edges.

play at nearside rear suspension arm bush requires attention.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,491 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroded at extreme ends.

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush worn.

offside and nearside rear tyre tread very low on inner edges.

play at nearside rear suspension arm bush requires attention.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,424 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 75,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 66,543 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 66,543 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,444 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 58,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to tear

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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RE04 ZWJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RE04 ZWJ, 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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RE04 ZWJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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