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S625 LJB

1998 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,076 mi
Last recorded64,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 16691,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 LJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,076 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 64,075 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear brake pads half worn. †n/s/front seat belt twisted. †

Fail 7 Jul 2006 64,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear silencer rubbers and centre section rubbers are badly corroded

rear handbrake cables are in a poor condition

slight play in front steering rack

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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S625 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S625 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 S625 LJB registered?

S625 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S625 LJB safe to buy?

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