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WR51 ZVU

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,478 mi
Last recorded121,478 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 ZVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 121,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Apr 2012 105,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 92,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 83,322 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 75,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 67,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,764 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 ZVU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR51 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

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