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S643 OCW

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,570 mi
Last recorded135,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 OCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 135,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 135,569 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2007 123,556 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 123,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 117,925 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 117,921 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak on engine

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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S643 OCW is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S643 OCW, 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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S643 OCW is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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