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RX57 OFL

2008 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,071 mi
Last recorded83,071 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 16677,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear slight corrosion (7.2.2)

o/s front tyre slight wear on inside edge

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower balljoints

Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear slight corrosion (7.2.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on inside edges

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower balljoints

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,737 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,847 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,073 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust is still secure

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust is still secure

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,506 miles

*** EXHAUST TAIL PIPE/SILENCER CORRODED , MOUNT BROKEN / KNOCKING ***

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

*** EXHAUST TAIL PIPE/SILENCER CORRODED , MOUNT BROKEN / KNOCKING ***

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,797 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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RX57 OFL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 77,118 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 RX57 OFL, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX57 OFL registered?

RX57 OFL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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