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V746 JEU

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 JEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,623 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 69,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 67,976 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 67,976 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,702 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 65,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 60,086 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 54,063 miles

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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V746 JEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,350 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 V746 JEU, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V746 JEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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