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WP52 XYJ

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,958 mi
Last recorded134,958 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 XYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust front deteriorated

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 133,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,833 miles

front tyres cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2014 132,833 miles

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 130,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 128,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,613 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 122,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 117,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 117,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,439 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,792 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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WP52 XYJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc 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 WP52 XYJ, 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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WP52 XYJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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