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S628 LJB

1998 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 16691,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 LJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013
Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,066 miles

both chassis legs under floor corroded at end

both front brake flexi's cracking

front and rear discs and pads worn slightly

front screen chipped

play in both front lower ball joints

slight corrosion both front brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both chassis legs under floor corroded at end

both front brake flexi's cracking

front and rear discs and pads worn slightly

front screen chipped

play in both front lower ball joints

slight corrosion both front brake pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,492 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded slightly

floor corroded slightly

front brake pad warning light wires broken

fuel lines corroded slightly

oil leak from engine

slight wear in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Oct 2011 91,492 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded slightly

floor corroded slightly

front brake pad warning light wires broken

fuel lines corroded slightly

oil leak from engine

slight wear in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,508 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,982 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,783 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 72,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 67,969 miles

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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S628 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S628 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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S628 LJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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