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VO02 XUJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,561 mi
Last recorded51,561 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 XUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,561 miles

Middle & rear exhaust corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still secure.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 51,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Middle & rear exhaust corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still secure.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,820 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,670 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 42,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,219 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VO02 XUJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VO02 XUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO02 XUJ registered?

VO02 XUJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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