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ST51 VLD

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,990 mi
Last recorded113,990 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 VLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,990 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,990 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 107,916 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,319 miles

both front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 101,319 miles

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

both front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

wipers working constantly

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,117 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

centre exhaust braket repaired

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,575 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,379 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,891 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,891 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,108 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,069 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,705 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 70,701 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,631 miles

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?

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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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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