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SW04 JCY

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 JCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,505 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 68,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,001 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,585 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,068 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 7 Oct 2008 33,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,876 miles

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

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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SW04 JCY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW04 JCY, 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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What year was SW04 JCY registered?

SW04 JCY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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