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W556 LYC

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 LYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 86,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 86,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both handbrake cables outer cable,s split

clutch pedal heavey

off side door mirror loose

off side front seat belt twisted

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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W556 LYC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 W556 LYC, 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 W556 LYC registered?

W556 LYC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W556 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 LYC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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