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VK52 JWU

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

124,769 mi
Last recorded124,769 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 JWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 124,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion/hole at o/s/f inner wing area

eml on

engine steady req

exhaust in poor condition

head lamp level sensor at n/s/f deteriorated

headlamp washers inop

radiator support bracket corroded/broken (rad hanging down)

reverse lamps inop

underside corroded inc rear subframe mount areas, sill trims fitted

various small leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2022 124,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion/hole at o/s/f inner wing area

eml on

engine steady req

exhaust in poor condition

head lamp level sensor at n/s/f deteriorated

headlamp washers inop

radiator support bracket corroded/broken (rad hanging down)

reverse lamps inop

underside corroded inc rear subframe mount areas, sill trims fitted

various small leaks

Pass 30 Dec 2021 116,332 miles

Central exhaust rusty and sight hole

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside head lamp and wing repeater condensation in lamps

Offside hand brake cable deteriorating

Rear brakes been hot and slight bind

both wing repeaters slightly white

corrosion underside and holed out with prescribed area

free play hand brake

slight oil leak engine not bad

some rear suspension bushes deteriorating and have slight movement

Fail 26 Oct 2021 116,314 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

eml on

fuel pipe very corroded at front

handbrake readings 16% (min is 16)

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

2nd last exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all inner wings/shock mount areas corroded

rear brakes been hot/slightly deteriorated

underside corroded and holes in floor in non structural areas, sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,142 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded inner surface

centre exhaust deteriorated

front brake flexible hose ends badly corroded

fuel pipe corroded

n/s headlamp washer poor

slight play/dampness at steering rack

suspension components corroded/undersealed

underside corroded eg rear sill area, rear shock top mount area

Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,142 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s rear link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded inner surface

all tyres wearing inner edges, fronts smooth

centre exhaust deteriorated and fixing bolts badly corroded

front brake flexible hose ends badly corroded

fuel pipe corroded

n/s headlamp washer poor

o/s/r inner side lamp inop

slight play/dampness at steering rack

suspension components corroded/undersealed

underside corroded eg rear sill area, rear shock top mount area

Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

headlight adjuster broken but beam ok

jacking points corroded slightly

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in o/s rack tie rod

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,054 miles

Central exhaust corroded and middle and rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Coolant leak bottom radiator ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose touching suspension fork on hard lock

both wing repeaters going white

slight corrosion front part of front to rear brake pipes

slight p[lay steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2018 92,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler pipes at sub frame (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded and middle and rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Coolant leak bottom radiator ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose touching suspension fork on hard lock

both wing repeaters going white

slight corrosion front part of front to rear brake pipes

slight p[lay steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,684 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

back box heat shield sitting on exhaust

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

back box heat shield sitting on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,859 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 74,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,028 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 59,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2010 26,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,191 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 8,763 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 8,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VK52 JWU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,066 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 VK52 JWU, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK52 JWU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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