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SW52 CHH

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,128 mi
Last recorded18,128 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CHH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wiper torn clearing screen ok

Fail 29 Jan 2008 17,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wiper torn clearing screen ok

Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,479 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 15,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front disc corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,323 miles

both hand brake cables outer casings slightly split

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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SW52 CHH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW52 CHH, 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 SW52 CHH registered?

SW52 CHH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is SW52 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 CHH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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