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S616 LJB

1998 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 16691,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 LJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,002 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Deep cracks in offside rear tyre.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Deep cracks in offside rear tyre.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 79,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot wont lock

engine oil leak from sump plug

o/s/r tyre wall perished

play in n/s/f top arm

Pass 24 Nov 2007 79,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot wont lock

engine oil leak from sump plug

o/s/r tyre wall perished

play in n/s/f top arm

Pass 21 Nov 2006

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2005 75,074 miles

offside rear inner sidelight not working

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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S616 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S616 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 28 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 S616 LJB registered?

S616 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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