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WX51 MYO

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,238 mi
Last recorded64,238 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 MYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,238 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,938 miles

most suspension bushes perished, no excessive movement fopund in any

temporary repair effected to n/s headlamp

tracking requires checking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 60,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

most suspension bushes perished, no excessive movement fopund in any

tracking requires checking

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,437 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 57,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2006 50,432 miles

ns door mirror cracked

sill cover fitted

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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WX51 MYO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WX51 MYO, 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 WX51 MYO registered?

WX51 MYO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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