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WV53 ZXB

2004 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,153 mi
Last recorded91,153 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 16677,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 91,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre cracking

coolant low

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,475 miles

wiper park poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 67,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,761 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,447 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 ZXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZXB, 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 WV53 ZXB registered?

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

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