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WP03 HCZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 HCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORROSION

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,712 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORROSION

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,895 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 72,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,153 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,306 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,306 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 34,992 miles

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

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 HCZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCZ, 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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What year was WP03 HCZ registered?

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

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