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S959 FGH

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 FGH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024

Fuel cap/sealing device missing FUEL CAP MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 80,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 80,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 77,987 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,021 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 70,507 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 70,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,490 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 67,490 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 63,645 miles

Front and rear tyres showing uneven wear.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2014 63,645 miles

Front and rear tyres showing uneven wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 660,445 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 660,454 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 57,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 53,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2010 48,778 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 48,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 45,419 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 45,419 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,411 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,978 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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S959 FGH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S959 FGH, 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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S959 FGH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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