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W173 OAN

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,161 mi
Last recorded29,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 OAN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 29,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,150 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 29,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside rear bumber bracket corroded but not structual

Fail 30 Aug 2008 26,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 121,904 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 121,904 miles

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

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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W173 OAN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W173 OAN, 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 W173 OAN registered?

W173 OAN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W173 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 OAN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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