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W658 VUB

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,528 mi
Last recorded107,528 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 VUB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,528 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE

REAR TYRES TO BE REPLACE AS SOON AS JUST ON THE LIMIT.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 107,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE

REAR TYRES TO BE REPLACE AS SOON AS JUST ON THE LIMIT.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,065 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,100 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 100,100 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,035 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 94,907 miles

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

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

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

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

BOLD ON INSIDE STILL LEGAL BUT ADVISE TO REPACE

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,927 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,171 miles

exhaust sysyem and front mounting are in very poor condition,but not blowing.front mounting is †wired up but secure.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,632 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 70,622 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

cam belt due ??

gear linkage stiff

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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W658 VUB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W658 VUB, 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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W658 VUB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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