MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust mounts cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T163 MLE is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 92,493 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 T163 MLE, 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 27 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 T163 MLE registered?
T163 MLE is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 15 April 1999.
Is T163 MLE safe to buy?
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