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W207 LFB

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,429 mi
Last recorded63,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW207 LFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 63,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 63,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively HB lever not returning (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2023 63,073 miles

Central Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively PAS fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 63,042 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 62,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,623 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 48,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W207 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W207 LFB, 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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W207 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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