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S304 ACX

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 ACX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,817 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,154 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,104 miles

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

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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S304 ACX is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 92,493 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 S304 ACX, 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 27 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 S304 ACX registered?

S304 ACX is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S304 ACX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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