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R13 EMF

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,825 mi
Last recorded141,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 EMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 141,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 128,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps slightly different colour

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 109,301 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 96,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 92,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 82,790 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 67,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 57,511 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 57,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 51,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,746 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,138 miles

advise both front wipers smearing slightly.

advise wipers when operated found that they do not stop also washers same fault.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,138 miles

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

advise both front wipers smearing slightly.

advise wipers when operated found that they do not stop also washers same fault.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,520 miles

cut in o/s front tyrewall,not to cords.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,282 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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R13 EMF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R13 EMF, 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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R13 EMF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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