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WN03 YRL

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,560 mi
Last recorded139,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 YRL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 139,560 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,743 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 126,743 miles

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,679 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 102,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,657 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre slight side wall damage ply/cord not exsposed

slight dampness around steering gator nearside

Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre slight side wall damage ply/cord not exsposed

slight dampness around steering gator nearside

Pass 1 May 2007 66,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 66,424 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,467 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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WN03 YRL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN03 YRL, 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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WN03 YRL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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