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MF02 UNT

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,974 mi
Last recorded140,974 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 UNT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 140,974 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens starting to crack.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park-brake tell-tale flashing when park-brake is applied.

Rear Both rear exhaust rubbers snapped, only one rubber supporting rear of exhaust.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 140,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Two mounting rubbers perished, no longer supporting exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Left and Right tell-tale inoperative. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Park brake tell-tale flashing when park brake is applied.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 140,545 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Two mounting rubbers perished, no longer supporting exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Left and Right tell-tale inoperative. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Park brake tell-tale flashing when park brake is applied.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

indicators not canceling offside

Fail 16 Jul 2014 140,402 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

indicators not canceling offside

Pass 24 Jul 2013 134,134 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded across inner face

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 133,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs badly corroded across inner face

Heavy oil leak

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 127,098 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 115,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust corroded at rear sections

Pass 19 May 2011 115,531 miles

exhaust corroded at rear sections

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,959 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2010 107,959 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 May 2009 106,351 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 99,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 99,555 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,372 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,580 miles

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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MF02 UNT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF02 UNT, 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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MF02 UNT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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