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W421 JEH

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Purple Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,447 mi
Last recorded37,447 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 JEH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

air bag warning light is on

bonnet does not stay open

driver's door window not opening

n/s door mirror is slightly loose

n/s/f antiroll bar link top gaiter split

possible slight exhaust blow at manifold . Lambda reading was high but within spec.

small cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

air bag warning light is on

audible warning of indicators but no visual warning of indicators on dash but o/s has via hazard switch.

bonnet does not stay open

driver's door window not opening

n/s door mirror is slightly loose

n/s/f antiroll bar link top gaiter split

possible slight exhaust blow at manifold . Lambda reading was high but within spec.

small cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2007 28,979 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet will not stay up on its own

o/s/f window not working

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet will not stay up on its own

o/s/f window not working

Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 8,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 8,589 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

air bag lamp illuminated on dash

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

corrosion on n.s.f. brake pipe

o.s.r. inner anti-roll bar rubber worn

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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W421 JEH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Purple with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W421 JEH, 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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What year was W421 JEH registered?

W421 JEH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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