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RA02 LOU

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 LOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,617 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,687 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,384 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 83,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,693 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,693 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,488 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 75,488 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 75,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f door stiff to open

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,809 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,731 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,731 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,313 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,855 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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RA02 LOU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA02 LOU, 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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RA02 LOU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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