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RV51 JVH

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,052 mi
Last recorded111,052 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 JVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 111,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in o/s sterring rack

Fail 8 Nov 2011 99,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in o/s sterring rack

Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,321 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 82,284 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 28 Oct 2008 74,904 miles

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

advise on condition of n/s/f brake discs inner edge

advise on rear exhaust mount very close to breaking

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,169 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 51,169 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Radiator condition appears poor.

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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RV51 JVH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV51 JVH, 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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RV51 JVH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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