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NG51 FNA

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,251 mi
Last recorded96,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 FNA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,251 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,940 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 92,927 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at floor rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassie (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassie (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

radiator support cross member rotten

Fail 23 May 2016 82,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

radiator support cross member rotten

Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,141 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade slpit but clearing screen

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,141 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade slpit but clearing screen

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,585 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside and nearside front signs of play on top suspension arms.!!!

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,072 miles

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

exhaust corroded.!!!

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded.!!!

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,265 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,774 miles

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

corrosion on offside front brake pipe.!!!

front and centre exhaust corroded.!!!

nearside front brake flexie perishing.!!!

nearside rear tyre splitting on inside tread.!!!

Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,486 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded.!!!

rear brake discs lipped.!!!

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,486 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded.!!!

rear brake discs lipped.!!!

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,939 miles

rear brake discs corroded.!!!

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken.!!!

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,284 miles

exhaust corroded.!!!

Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,288 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 53,288 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,999 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 39,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 39,138 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2005 39,138 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 39,138 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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NG51 FNA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG51 FNA, 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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NG51 FNA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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