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WV51 ZXO

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,381 mi
Last recorded102,381 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ZXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,381 miles

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

hand brake cable worn

Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,528 miles

as per original vt 32 no 59224816355 - less items 012 and 013

Fail 10 Nov 2006 79,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

o/s headliht aim will not adjust

parking brake operation stiff

plastic sill and under engine covers

some damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall and road wheel rims scuffed

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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WV51 ZXO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WV51 ZXO, 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 WV51 ZXO registered?

WV51 ZXO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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