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W898 OCU

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,477 mi
Last recorded96,477 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 OCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,477 miles

both front brake discs warped slightly

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

offside rear sidelight not working

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,477 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front brake discs warped slightly

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

offside rear sidelight not working

Fail 12 Sep 2008 87,497 miles

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

all pads 80% to 85% worn and discs worn and corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,497 miles

all pads 80% to 85% worn and discs worn and corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2007 78,324 miles

front pads getting low and discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 225/45x17zr

Fail 5 Oct 2007 78,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front pads getting low and discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 225/45x17zr

Fail 19 Mar 2007 72,559 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,191 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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W898 OCU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W898 OCU, 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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W898 OCU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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