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WR51 ZVB

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,960 mi
Last recorded60,960 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,960 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 60,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,380 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,366 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,251 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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WR51 ZVB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

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

Is WR51 ZVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 ZVB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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