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S729 FWT

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 FWT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 83,879 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 80,309 miles

exhaust corroded,rear disc pads getting low,ns front steel brake pipe corroded,slight play rack pinion os ball end.

Fail 12 Dec 2006 80,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 75,506 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 75,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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S729 FWT is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,492cc 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 S729 FWT, 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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S729 FWT is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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