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WV53 ZNO

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,423 mi
Last recorded84,423 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,423 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess torque mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,795 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

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

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 83,793 miles

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

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

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

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,303 miles

Centre & rear exhaust corroding

Engine oil leak

Engine oil underside of vehicle possible leak no leaks found at time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/f brake hose perishing

Rear roll bar mounts worn & slight movement not excessive

Fail 1 Dec 2020 83,303 miles

Centre & rear exhaust corroding

Engine oil leak

Engine oil underside of vehicle possible leak no leaks found at time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/f brake hose perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear roll bar mounts worn & slight movement not excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,548 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,412 miles

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)

Slight rust on exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2012 76,412 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight rust on exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,571 miles

nearside rear brake pipe is damp but not leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2011 70,561 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe is damp but not leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,429 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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WV53 ZNO 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 69.2%.

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 WV53 ZNO, 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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WV53 ZNO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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