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PJ51 RWN

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 RWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 102,639 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

excessive coolant leak

Fail 22 Jul 2020 102,639 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

excessive coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,526 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 101,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,869 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,317 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 94,304 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,286 miles

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

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,738 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode at flexi's

both rear lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to split and slight wear

front and rear discs corroded and worn ( change pads with discs )

hand brake cable starting to split on outer

n/s head lamp height adjuster broken

o/s head lamp stone chipped

play in both front lower ball joints

radiator in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,495 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

centre exhaust corroded

chip in o/s/f headlamp

front brakes in poor condition

handbrake cables starting to crack

headlamp level suspension sensor link broken

slight wear in numerous suspension arms

some brake pipes corroding

under tray poor

Fail 26 Jan 2010 76,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake outer cables are beginning to split

middle exhaust bracket is corroded

nearside front brake pipe to flexi is corroded - engine oil at minimum

offside headlamp has a crack in it

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,837 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

other brake pipes slightly corroded

outer handbrake cables cracking

radiator slightly deteriorated

slight dent in n/s/f wheel

slight wear in other parts of suspension

Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

other brake pipes slightly corroded

outer handbrake cables cracking

radiator slightly deteriorated

slight dent in n/s/f wheel

slight wear in other parts of suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,634 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket badly corroded

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,057 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 53,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,260 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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PJ51 RWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 81,492 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 PJ51 RWN, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ51 RWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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