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W228 LMW

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,910 mi
Last recorded148,910 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 LMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 148,910 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 134,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,843 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 122,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 98,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,573 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both outer hand brake cables cracked

both rear exhaust rubbers perished

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,573 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both outer hand brake cables cracked

both rear exhaust rubbers perished

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,309 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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W228 LMW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W228 LMW, 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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W228 LMW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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