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RK52 PVU

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,591 mi
Last recorded53,591 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 PVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,591 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,588 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 48,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,696 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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RK52 PVU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc 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 RK52 PVU, 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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What year was RK52 PVU registered?

RK52 PVU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RK52 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 PVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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