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W317 VLB

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,515 mi
Last recorded77,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 VLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,515 miles

High level brake 2 lights out

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

High level brake 2 lights out

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,718 miles

n/s front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2010 74,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,985 miles

park brake 16% low effort

Pass 15 Jul 2006 64,393 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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W317 VLB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W317 VLB, 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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W317 VLB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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