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PJ52 TMU

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,052 mi
Last recorded69,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 TMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,052 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 69,052 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake cable insecure nearside

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,217 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 41,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside washer jet not working

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,175 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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PJ52 TMU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ52 TMU, 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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PJ52 TMU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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