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W667 PLD

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,752 mi
Last recorded44,752 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW667 PLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 43,443 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011
Fail 8 Mar 2011

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,322 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,293 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,289 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,282 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc has surface corrossion

inside rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,296 miles

see advisory notice -120923737424

Fail 2 Feb 2007 41,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

hand brake warning lamp stays on

tracking recommended

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front and rear brake disc has surface corrossion

offside front tyre inner edge worn/cut

Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,591 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 35,591 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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W667 PLD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W667 PLD, 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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W667 PLD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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