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SW51 AUF

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,690 mi
Last recorded70,690 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 AUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,690 miles

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipe

corrosion to osf brake pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,279 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 65,279 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to fuel pipe

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 7 Sep 2011 50,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to fuel pipe

front brake discs corroded

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,405 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,448 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,189 miles

exhaust heat shield around cat corroded

front road springs rusty

lower arm suspension bushes starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 16,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper slightly torn

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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SW51 AUF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW51 AUF, 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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SW51 AUF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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