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V981 KKN

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 KKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 122,320 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 122,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 119,121 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 119,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 109,818 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 109,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 107,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable under vehicle has some hangers broken

Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable under vehicle has some hangers broken

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,049 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,381 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,522 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 74,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,033 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,033 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,029 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 54,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,206 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 42,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,850 miles

The screen washers need some adjustment. †The offside rear brake has some binding. †The offside front tyre has uneven wear .

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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V981 KKN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V981 KKN, 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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V981 KKN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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