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WR51 ULW

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,345 mi
Last recorded136,345 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 ULW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 136,345 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 136,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,651 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 120,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 106,090 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 106,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,757 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 94,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,213 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 63,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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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WR51 ULW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR51 ULW, 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.

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What year was WR51 ULW registered?

WR51 ULW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is WR51 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 ULW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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