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S608 LJB

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,294 mi
Last recorded98,294 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 LJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,567 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 94,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre has damage to both side walls inner wall bad

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,107 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 May 2006 80,664 miles

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

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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S608 LJB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S608 LJB, 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 S608 LJB registered?

S608 LJB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S608 LJB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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