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Alfa Romeo 166

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,959 cc

V5 GMWMOT history

V5 GMW is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2023
Mileage
129,842 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GMW was last recorded at 129,842 miles on 2 Jul 2022, 349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,493 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
349 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,842 miles
  • 2020 – 124,899 miles
  • 2019 – 119,028 miles
  • 2018 – 106,265 miles
  • 2017 – 92,505 miles
  • 2016 – 83,929 miles
  • 2015 – 80,056 miles
  • 2014 – 77,229 miles
  • 2013 – 74,264 miles
  • 2012 – 70,834 miles
  • 2011 – 67,780 miles
  • 2010 – 62,337 miles
  • 2009 – 56,641 miles
  • 2008 – 53,365 miles
  • 2007 – 48,797 miles
  • 2005 – 42,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,842 miles (+349)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    324980084987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,493 miles (+4,594)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,493 miles
    Test number
    598619560933
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mountings are corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front dive shaft balance weight is broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,899 miles (+5,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,899 miles
    Test number
    302121781063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a)

  4. Pass119,028 miles (+406)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,028 miles
    Test number
    995173324771
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail118,622 miles (+12,357)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    682142818288
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,265 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    451016402476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail106,256 miles (+13,751)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,256 miles
    Test number
    144087264884
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass92,505 miles (+8,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,505 miles
    Test number
    450976442546
    • AdvisoryFront Both front exhaust support brackets been repaired with temporary clamp units.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Ferrules at metal pipe to flexi hose joint showing corrosion started. (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass83,929 miles (+3,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    843463421164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass80,056 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,056 miles
    Test number
    516271759874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,229 miles (+2,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,229 miles
    Test number
    908610474290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass74,264 miles (+174)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    809160763259
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail74,090 miles (+3,256)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,090 miles
    Test number
    998040773155
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  14. Pass70,834 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,834 miles
    Test number
    266441872189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,780 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,780 miles
    Test number
    519823471138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,337 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    942296270180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,641 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    182706479116
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail56,635 miles (+3,270)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    552603939118
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail53,365 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    102138288452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass53,365 miles (+4,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    202998388065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass48,797 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    491194797065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,792 miles (+6,776)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,792 miles
    Test number
    950431657068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake disk's slightly distorted
    • NoteVehicle lowered

  23. Pass42,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    241331445388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,016 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    191001545341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 GMW

Does V5 GMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 GMW expired on 1 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 GMW?
The MOT on V5 GMW expired on 1 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 GMW done?
V5 GMW was recorded at 129,842 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2022, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has V5 GMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GMW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 GMW 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 V5 GMW find?
V5 GMW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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