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W329 JEU

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,147 mi
Last recorded100,147 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 JEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 100,147 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 100,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,428 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,058 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 98,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,286 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,129 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 93,034 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack and pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both and front ones beginning to corrode as well (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting bracket detached

n/s mirror insecure slightly

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge and the o/s one is perishing

oil leak

wiper blades split

Fail 5 May 2016 93,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack and pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both and front ones beginning to corrode as well (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting bracket detached

n/s mirror insecure slightly

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge and the o/s one is perishing

oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 7 May 2015 90,095 miles

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

n/s obligatory mirror slightly insecure

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 6 May 2015 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s obligatory mirror slightly insecure

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 6 May 2014 87,933 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,384 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n /s/r & n/s/f tyre wall cut not to cord

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,722 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 63,524 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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W329 JEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W329 JEU, 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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W329 JEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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