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SO52 UWR

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,485 mi
Last recorded87,485 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 UWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,485 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,483 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front+centre +rear (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,010 miles

Baffles loose in F silencer

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

Slight play in R Suspension bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside corroded in places

both front tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16

Fail 30 Aug 2013 72,010 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Baffles loose in F silencer

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

Slight play in R Suspension bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside corroded in places

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,078 miles

Baffles rattling in F Silencer

Floor corroded O/S/R Box section

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 65,768 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Catalytic convertor rattling !

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,556 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,555 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,498 miles

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

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

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

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

osf brake warning wire broken

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,720 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,720 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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SO52 UWR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 SO52 UWR, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO52 UWR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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