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ST03 CHV

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,774 mi
Last recorded91,774 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 CHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 91,774 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brakes have been hot and cables poor

slight wear in suspension

tail pipe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,775 miles

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

2 front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brakes have been hot and cables poor

slight wear in suspension

tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,788 miles

o/s/f check strap noisey

slight dampness on power steering pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2009 77,788 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

air bag light on

n/s/r inner side lamp in op

o/s/f check strap noisey

slight dampness on power steering pipe

slight wear in numerous suspension bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,723 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 59,722 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

R Number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,498 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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ST03 CHV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST03 CHV, 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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What year was ST03 CHV registered?

ST03 CHV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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