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W495 NJM

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,126 mi
Last recorded115,126 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 NJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 115,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 110,149 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 110,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 106,240 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 106,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 103,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 103,147 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 99,331 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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W495 NJM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W495 NJM, 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 W495 NJM registered?

W495 NJM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W495 NJM safe to buy?

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