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RL51 VFP

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,275 mi
Last recorded91,275 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 VFP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 91,275 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 91,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 80,803 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PAS RESERVOIR HOUSING LOOSE

Pass 3 May 2006 73,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 73,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 72,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

dampness around radiator

slight corrosion on rear road springs

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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RL51 VFP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RL51 VFP, 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 RL51 VFP registered?

RL51 VFP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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