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VX02 XSH

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,501 mi
Last recorded122,501 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 XSH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 122,501 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 122,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 103,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 99,544 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 88,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,296 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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VX02 XSH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VX02 XSH, 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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What year was VX02 XSH registered?

VX02 XSH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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