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SR51 DMR

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 DMR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,968 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded and worn

both rear lower hub bushes worn

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 205/55/16 91v

play both front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,258 miles

both front lower arm ball joints slightly worn

brake fluid cap

o/s/r brakes may have been hot

rear heatshields

steering wheel to left

Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm ball joints slightly worn

brake fluid cap

o/s/r brakes may have been hot

rear heatshields

steering wheel to left

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,698 miles

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

o/s/r door central locking inop

Fail 15 Mar 2010 82,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

air bag light on

o/s/r door central locking inop

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,466 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inside

handbrake cable poor

n/s steering rack gaitor poor

numerous other brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,317 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn slightly on inside

handbrake cable poor

n/s steering rack gaitor poor

n/s/r tyre worn and suspect punctured

numerous other brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,334 miles

air bag light on dash

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at tank

both rear tyres ,low tread

engine management light on dash

fuel pipes corroded

nearside vfront cv boot v slight leak

offside front bumper scuffed

Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,898 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,451 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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SR51 DMR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 81,492 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 SR51 DMR, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SR51 DMR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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