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W547 YVA

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,429 mi
Last recorded193,429 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 YVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 193,429 miles

nearside front top arm slight play ( not excessive )

offside front top arm slight play ( not excessive )

Fail 20 Feb 2012 193,429 miles

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

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

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

nearside front top arm slight play ( not excessive )

offside front top arm slight play ( not excessive )

Pass 17 Aug 2011 177,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 170,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 163,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 156,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 138,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 116,053 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 116,053 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,051 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 104,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W547 YVA is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W547 YVA, 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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W547 YVA is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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