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RX57 OFN

2008 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,596 mi
Last recorded71,596 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 16677,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,929 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,461 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,459 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear silencer

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,474 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,826 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 31,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

All tyres are edging off

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX57 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

RX57 OFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RX57 OFN shows 9 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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