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W952 PCD

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 PCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 120,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 125,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,972 miles

N/S/R Tyre going out of shape on inside edge.

O/S/F Tyre going out of shape on inside edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,837 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 122,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,325 miles

Centre Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Number plate light is dim

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 93,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Number plate light is dim

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,257 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 14 May 2010 83,144 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 83,139 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 80,883 miles

brake warning wires cut

exhaust mount corroded at catalyst

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 79,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 75,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,675 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 70,673 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

wipers smear

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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W952 PCD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W952 PCD, 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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W952 PCD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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