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ML52 AVO

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 AVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,658 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres hold inner wall seperation

nearside front tyre inner wall cut

Pass 19 Sep 2005 40,431 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 40,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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ML52 AVO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ML52 AVO, 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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What year was ML52 AVO registered?

ML52 AVO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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