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RF51 SKZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,028 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

neraside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 94,020 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

neraside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,448 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 78,446 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,677 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 64,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2007 56,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,155 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 48,155 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 41,275 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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RF51 SKZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RF51 SKZ, 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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RF51 SKZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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