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W78 YRV

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,210 mi
Last recorded71,210 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 YRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,210 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,524 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,951 miles

Plastic cover sill and engine covers fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Badly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Badly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Badly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Anti roll bar has a lot of side ways movement. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sill and engine covers fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,891 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 63,891 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,947 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside front and both rear brake hoses perished .

Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,702 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Aug 2017 56,702 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,495 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,495 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,296 miles

Exhaust mount deteriorated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 52,285 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust mount deteriorated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,460 miles

front tyres wearing low inner edges

n/s front seatbelt twisted

rear number plate bit discoloured

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer rusted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,075 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,176 miles

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

off side handbrake effort slightly low

rear fog light switch sticking slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,158 miles

O/s/f tyre uneven wear.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,155 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre uneven wear.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,955 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 35,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 26,267 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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W78 YRV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W78 YRV, 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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W78 YRV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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