MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper shock mounts (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper shock mounts (2.4.A.3)
both front brake pads approx 3/4 worn
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front brake pads approx 3/4 worn
wipers working constantly
both front tyres close to wear bars
centre exhaust braket repaired
nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf brake disc corroded slightly on inside braking surface †
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
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ST51 VLD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 ST51 VLD, 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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ST51 VLD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 February 2002.
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