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SO51 ONT

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 ONT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,206 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

EM light on

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 68,872 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

EM light on

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 68,872 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

EM light on

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 62,360 miles

all brake flexibles deteriorated

coolant/fan fault?

dampness on some power steering pipes

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear suspension bushes slightly worn

lense sitting in n/s/f headlamp

maybe slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/r and spare tyre pressures low

rear heatshield poor

Fail 8 May 2015 62,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all brake flexibles deteriorated

coolant/fan fault?

dampness on some power steering pipes

eml on

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear suspension bushes slightly worn

handbrake cables in poor condition (o/s caliper lever not returning)

lense sitting in n/s/f headlamp

maybe slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/r and spare tyre pressures low

rear heatshield poor

topped up oil for test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Tyres badly worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Tyres badly worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,995 miles

both front lower arms worn

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (tracking?)

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,995 miles

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

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

both front lower arms worn

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

engine steady req

n/s mirror slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (tracking?)

slight oil leak?

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

most wheels dented

n/s main beam bulb fitted incorectly and something in lamp (lense ) ?

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn inner edges 225/45/17 94w

radiator in poor condition

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng managment light on

most wheels dented

n/s main beam bulb fitted incorectly and something in lamp (lense ) ?

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn inner edges 225/45/17 94w

radiator in poor condition

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,350 miles

both front wheels slighty distorted

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 17 Feb 2010 34,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wheels slighty distorted

o/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 31,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre is punctured and has been run flat

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,604 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 28,604 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,593 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 23,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,581 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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SO51 ONT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SO51 ONT, 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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SO51 ONT is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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