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W384 NHT

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,677 mi
Last recorded112,677 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW384 NHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,677 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both sides outer sill covers fitted

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,096 miles

exaust rust in places some play in os rack nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Oct 2013 110,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exaust rust in places some play in os rack nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,185 miles

n/s/r tyres worn

some wear in suspenshion bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,422 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 89,422 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,787 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

one bracket snapped catalytic converter

one bulb unlit third stop light

Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both parking brake cables unlit

both rear brake calipers out of adjustment

nearside front fog lamp unlit

offside wiper blade split

one bracket snapped off of catalytic converter

one bulb unlit third stop unlit

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,951 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,611 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,611 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 74,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 69,346 miles

Nearside front pad sensor wire damaged.

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,346 miles

Nearside front pad sensor wire damaged.

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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W384 NHT is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W384 NHT, 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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W384 NHT is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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