CarVerify

Free Car Check

F166 OOR

1988 Alfa Romeo 75

Blue Petrol 1962cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,089 mi
Last recorded185,089 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75105,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 OOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 185,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 185,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 184,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 180,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 177,397 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 169,315 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 169,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

low reading on n/s hand brake

Fail 28 Jul 2010 168,460 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 160,925 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 160,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 153,919 miles

alot of handbrake travel

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jun 2008 153,919 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

alot of handbrake travel

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2007 121,192 miles

low tread on rear tyres †play in o/s rear wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 75?

Based on 4,387 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 163
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Full Alfa Romeo 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F166 OOR is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 105,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 75 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F166 OOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F166 OOR?

You can check the full history of F166 OOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F166 OOR registered?

F166 OOR is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F166 OOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F166 OOR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F166 OOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F166 OOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.