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GY02 MDV

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 MDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,611 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub-frame mounts worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Corrosion to brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub-frame mounts worn

Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,282 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe and flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,619 miles

N/S & O/S Rear spring top mounting cups corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Reduced effort recorded at o/s parking brake

Slight play in o/s/r suspension linkage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,510 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S & O/S Rear spring top mounting cups corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Reduced effort recorded at o/s parking brake

Slight play in o/s/r suspension linkage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 87,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,928 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,525 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 70,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

center exhaust mount broken

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,546 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

center exhaust mount broken

n/s rear brake tight

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,873 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,648 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 46,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,972 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 May 2007 44,374 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 44,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 38,474 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 38,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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GY02 MDV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,066 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 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY02 MDV, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY02 MDV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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