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T197 XAE

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,348 mi
Last recorded183,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2005
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 XAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2005 183,348 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 183,348 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T197 XAE is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T197 XAE, 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 T197 XAE registered?

T197 XAE is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T197 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T197 XAE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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