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RX57 OGK

2008 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 16677,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 95,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Lower radiator mount corroded

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 93,159 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower radiator mounting corroded

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

Fail 26 May 2016 93,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower radiator mounting corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2015 77,734 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 May 2015 77,734 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 67,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 61,072 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 61,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,118 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,738 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 OGK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver 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 OGK, 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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RX57 OGK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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