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WP03 GZC

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,988 mi
Last recorded103,988 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 GZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,988 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 103,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 103,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 102,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 102,285 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 101,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 101,524 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 101,094 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 100,819 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "banana arm" both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 100,851 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 100,851 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 100,169 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 98,594 miles

Advise both front lower arm bushes splitting

Advise slight play in rack

Advise slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 25 May 2013 98,040 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 96,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 96,419 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 95,581 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 94,801 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os rear tyre uneven on the inside edge

Pass 24 May 2008 94,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,056 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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WP03 GZC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WP03 GZC, 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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WP03 GZC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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