MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pipes going to abs unit and o/s/f at n/s slightly corroded
centre seat belt catch poor
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coolant pipe rubbing on clutch damper bracket
exhaust cat rattling
front exhaust pipe very deteriorated
hand brake long
handbrake cables slightly insecure
o/s/f tyre worn
plastic cover over tow bar mounts and ball missing
rear no plate deteriorated
rust on underside at rear chassis legs
seat runners slightly worn
shocks slightly corroded
sill covers fitted
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
slight play in o/s/f top arm
slight play in rear suspension bushes
spare tyre flat
Centre stop light some elements out
F Subframe slightly damaged
Most R suspension bushes & both boomerang arms worn
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
exhaust front flexi in poor condition
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both inner tail lights out
Centre stop light some elements out
Exhaust F flexi in poor condition & rear hanger broken
F Subframe slightly damaged
Most R suspension bushes & both boomerang arms worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear brake discs and pads worn
n/s/r tyre cracking round tread and worn inner edge and outer sidewall dented tyre makeup
slight movement rear suspension bushes
very slight dampness steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear brake discs and pads worn
handbrake feels slightly jerky
n/s/r tyre cracking round tread and worn inner edge and outer sidewall dented tyre makeup
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
slight movement rear suspension bushes
very slight dampness steering rack
N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
R number plate damaged
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
Some bulbs out in centre stop lamp
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
O/S/R Tyre badly worn on inner edge
R number plate damaged
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
Some bulbs out in centre stop lamp
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Rnumber plate damaged
Both wiper blades split
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Rear suspensiom bushes slightly worn
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres worn on inside (n/s poor) alignment?
no oil on dipstick. topped up
slight corrosion on other brake pipes
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust in poor condition
lambda sensor wire touching driveshaft
o/s handbrake cable insecure
various wires insecure at back of engine
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S609 LJB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 S609 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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S609 LJB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 12 January 1999.
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