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W962 VGF

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,925 mi
Last recorded130,925 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 VGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,925 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 130,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear inner bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush de-bonded from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear inner bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Integral link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,322 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 125,322 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,897 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 121,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,034 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,831 miles

slight play inner rack joins

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,023 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,023 miles

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 24 Feb 2014 64,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,302 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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W962 VGF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W962 VGF, 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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W962 VGF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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