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RF51 SRX

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,351 mi
Last recorded102,351 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 102,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 94,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,082 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 SRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF51 SRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 SRX registered?

RF51 SRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RF51 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 SRX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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