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W773 LEL

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 LEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 120,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 120,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 119,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reverse lamp broken

front to rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2019 118,244 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reverse lamp broken

front to rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2018 117,316 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 117,290 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,917 miles

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

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

slight corrosion on power steering pipes o/s/f

Fail 6 Feb 2017 115,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

slight corrosion on power steering pipes o/s/f

Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,955 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,704 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on inside edges

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Fail 13 Feb 2015 112,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on inside edges

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,720 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s and o/s front tyres are warn on inside edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,937 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 106,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting loose

o/s/f wiperblade split

slight corrossion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2012 104,653 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 104,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,408 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 100,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 96,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 89,768 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,023 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 83,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 79,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 72,327 miles

near side mirror broken

Fail 19 Jan 2006 72,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side mirror broken

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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W773 LEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W773 LEL, 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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W773 LEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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