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V916 DTF

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 DTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2009 122,937 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

airbag light on

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2008 115,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 106,969 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 101,763 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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V916 DTF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V916 DTF, 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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What year was V916 DTF registered?

V916 DTF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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