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W597 PPO

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 PPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tread wear on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Steering tirod ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,710 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes above centre silencer at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front steering arm gator outer clip missing

Offside fuel pipe corrosion (along o/s sill)

Nearside handbrake has little or no effort

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,069 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 106,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking At flexi/steel pipe coupling. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,556 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 103,556 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,488 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,326 miles

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

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

Wiring insecure at engine compartment.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,326 miles

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

Wiring insecure at engine compartment.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,599 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes only just meet imbalance requirements

front exhaust bracket snapped off

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2010 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front wiperblade split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 80,793 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,045 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,583 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,583 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,068 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s wiper split

rear no plate cracked

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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W597 PPO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W597 PPO, 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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W597 PPO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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