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WG52 SYE

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,831 mi
Last recorded130,831 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 SYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 130,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,028 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 122,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,386 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 112,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,558 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split on end

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 79,117 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,117 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,333 miles

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

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,487 miles

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

n/s o/s parking brake outer cables split

Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,593 miles

Both rear hand brake outer cables,parting.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,290 miles

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

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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WG52 SYE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 WG52 SYE, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG52 SYE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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