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W189 REL

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,296 mi
Last recorded112,296 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 REL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 112,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 112,281 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure under cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,797 miles

Emissions near the limit

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks/lazy (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under sills and surrounding areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks/struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 107,797 miles

Emissions near the limit

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks/lazy (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under sills and surrounding areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks/struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Rad support mounts corroded

Handbrake low

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 104,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Rad support mounts corroded

Handbrake low

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Handbrake slow

Washers switch sticking

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,511 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,917 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 91,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,006 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2011 80,735 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,735 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2010 74,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 74,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,917 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 67,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,870 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2006 45,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W189 REL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W189 REL, 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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W189 REL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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