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W499 JEU

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,198 mi
Last recorded137,198 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 JEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 137,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,213 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 134,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced poor connection varying light output (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side effort poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability ARB has shifted to OS and fouling hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 131,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 131,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 125,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,285 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some corrosion to rear suspension including x2 springs

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 116,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake lightly binding.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auto trans fault lack of forward drive.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,095 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,498 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 96,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,797 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering rack boot split (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering rack boot split (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,206 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,977 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,795 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 62,804 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 62,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 58,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,891 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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W499 JEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W499 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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What year was W499 JEU registered?

W499 JEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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