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188D940

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188D940
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 104,312 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 104,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tape on the headlights

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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188D940 is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 92,493 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 188D940, 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 27 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 188D940 registered?

188D940 is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is 188D940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 188D940 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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