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V85 KKL

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 KKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front corrosion around drain hole

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion to suspension arms and chassis

radiator support beam corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front corrosion around drain hole

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion to suspension arms and chassis

radiator support beam corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,712 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front play in inner rack

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

Offside Front tyre has cut not to cords

Offside corrosion around drain hole

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis but no holes

front radiator cross member corroded

general corrosion to suspension arms

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,712 miles

corrosion to chassis but no holes

front radiator cross member corroded

general corrosion to suspension arms

oil leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front play in inner rack

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

Offside Front tyre has cut not to cords

Offside corrosion around drain hole

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre side wall

exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre side wall

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,583 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges and lipped

Rear shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint has slight play

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/f steering rack gaiter clip corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,008 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower balljoints have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r roadsprings corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 89,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear brake pads worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower balljoints have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r roadsprings corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,705 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,385 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear tyres 1.6mm on edges

Front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre has had puncture repair

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm and wearing on edges

o/s/r anti rollbar link has slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2008 74,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear tyres 1.6mm on edges

Front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre has had puncture repair

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm and wearing on edges

o/s/r anti rollbar link has slight play

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,908 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 69,908 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

All brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,912 miles

exhaust corroded all over

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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V85 KKL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V85 KKL, 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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V85 KKL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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