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W526 RJM

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 RJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 119,769 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,614 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 104,054 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,054 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,101 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 92,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,960 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 70,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,048 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2007 53,392 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 44,669 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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W526 RJM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W526 RJM, 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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W526 RJM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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