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WP03 HBE

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 HBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 95,636 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 95,636 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,995 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

slight leak from rear exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,360 miles

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

offside rear inner side light inoperative

Fail 4 Jun 2013 87,360 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear inner side light inoperative

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 82,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,906 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,879 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 70,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,295 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 59,947 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 41,007 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 HBE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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