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S617 LJB

1998 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,811 mi
Last recorded104,811 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 16691,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 LJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,811 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 97,768 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,856 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 91,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,167 miles

Offside Front 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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S617 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S617 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 S617 LJB registered?

S617 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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