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MU02 CZR

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 CZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 126,920 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 126,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,131 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 121,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 113,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,980 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 106,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 98,092 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 98,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 89,464 miles

Front to Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Headlamps are dim.

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres perished and deteriorated with age.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 89,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 85,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,840 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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MU02 CZR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MU02 CZR, 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 MU02 CZR registered?

MU02 CZR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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