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Alfa Romeo 166

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,492 cc

LL51 BUVMOT history

LL51 BUV is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 24 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
135,930 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 BUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 BUV was last recorded at 135,930 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 1,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,756 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,174 miles
Average per year
4,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,930 miles
  • 2020 – 134,756 miles
  • 2019 – 131,873 miles
  • 2018 – 129,468 miles
  • 2017 – 126,596 miles
  • 2016 – 124,781 miles
  • 2015 – 122,608 miles
  • 2013 – 119,221 miles
  • 2012 – 115,729 miles
  • 2011 – 114,945 miles
  • 2010 – 109,273 miles
  • 2009 – 100,817 miles
  • 2008 – 88,454 miles
  • 2007 – 75,790 miles
  • 2006 – 61,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,930 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,930 miles (+1,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,930 miles
    Test number
    845284237465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,756 miles (+2,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,756 miles
    Test number
    436734317259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play at wheel (side to side)

  3. Pass131,873 miles (+2,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,873 miles
    Test number
    552644762333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper arm noises
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake noises
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded cover loose

  4. Pass129,468 miles (+2,872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,468 miles
    Test number
    802809799141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fogs innop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHead lamp wash innop

  5. Pass126,596 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,596 miles
    Test number
    269732740608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass124,781 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    661805204033
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass122,608 miles (+3,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,608 miles
    Test number
    288839795072
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass119,221 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    318287343391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    115,729 miles
    Test number
    327439842372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,729 miles (+784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,729 miles
    Test number
    466462442361
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  11. Pass114,945 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,945 miles
    Test number
    125141431284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,273 miles
    Test number
    273196080497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,273 miles (+8,456)1 failure1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,273 miles
    Test number
    973764070151
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs discoloured, poss due to past brake binding
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch liner loose. o/s/f sill trim damaged

  14. Pass100,817 miles (+148)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    734626079174
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r bottom hub bearing slight play

  15. Fail100,669 miles (+12,215)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    404780479197
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r/ slight play in bottom hub bush

  16. Pass88,454 miles (+12,664)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    270842978117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass75,790 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    421902597151
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail75,419 miles (+13,508)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    623995487102
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass61,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,911 miles
    Test number
    762209696133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 BUV

Does LL51 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 BUV expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 BUV?
The MOT on LL51 BUV expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 BUV done?
LL51 BUV was recorded at 135,930 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 4,234 miles a year.
Has LL51 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 BUV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on LL51 BUV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 BUV find?
LL51 BUV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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