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W656 AFC

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 AFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 165,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 163,103 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 12 Aug 2019 163,019 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Aug 2018 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to inspect testable items

underside lightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 159,862 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to inspect testable items

underside lightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 155,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 155,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 151,602 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake bind

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 151,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake bind

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 149,366 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,756 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 147,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 144,226 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 144,023 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 140,283 miles

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

front brakes judder slightly

rear tyres very worn on inner tread

Fail 11 Jun 2012 140,281 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres very worn on inner tread

Fail 13 Oct 2011 140,198 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 129,852 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 122,521 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Oct 2007 108,303 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 108,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 95,397 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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W656 AFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W656 AFC, 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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W656 AFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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