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S479 CHT

1998 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,320 mi
Last recorded116,320 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 16691,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 CHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,320 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear anti roll bar link d rubbers perished

fluid leak around around steering rack area

rear box heavly corroded

slight play both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 112,072 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW. O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. REAR No PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE. O/S/F INNER PLASTIC VALANCE INSECURE

Fail 14 Apr 2009 112,072 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW. O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. REAR No PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE. O/S/F INNER PLASTIC VALANCE INSECURE

Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,952 miles

ENGINE MOUNT PERRISHED. REAR BRAKE PADS LOW. O/S/F, N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES WORN. PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES. O/S/F INNER PLASTIC VALANCE INSECURE

Fail 15 Apr 2008 99,952 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

ENGINE MOUNT PERRISHED. REAR BRAKE PADS LOW. O/S/F, N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES WORN. PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES. O/S/F INNER PLASTIC VALANCE INSECURE

Pass 24 Mar 2007 90,040 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play to n/s and o/s front top arm inner bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2006 80,412 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 80,364 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S479 CHT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 91,030 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 S479 CHT, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S479 CHT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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