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WP51 GYG

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,567 mi
Last recorded83,567 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 GYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,567 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,366 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 76,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,563 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

near side front fog lamp inop

Fail 11 Mar 2008 67,753 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

near side front fog lamp inop

Fail 6 Mar 2007 61,436 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,436 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,534 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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WP51 GYG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 81,492 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 WP51 GYG, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP51 GYG registered?

WP51 GYG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is WP51 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 GYG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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