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SD02 BHE

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,760 mi
Last recorded133,760 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 BHE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 133,760 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,205 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 131,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 131,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,843 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,600 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 117,388 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,408 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 102,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,036 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,036 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,483 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,483 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 55,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,282 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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SD02 BHE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,066 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 SD02 BHE, 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 24 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 SD02 BHE registered?

SD02 BHE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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