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MT02 PCF

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 PCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,103 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,712 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine stabilser bush excessively worn

Fail 5 Jul 2007 57,118 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear side light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear side light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 45,303 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs badly worn

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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MT02 PCF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT02 PCF, 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 MT02 PCF registered?

MT02 PCF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is MT02 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 PCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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