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WX51 UPJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,687 mi
Last recorded135,687 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 UPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2012 135,687 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 135,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 121,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 121,913 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear coil springs corroding

nearside rear number plate light came on when tapped

offside front wiper blade split on ends & slightly smears the screen

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak at engine bay

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

slight play in offside front inner wheel

very slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2009 85,755 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2009 85,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,513 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,511 miles

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,565 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,444 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 52,444 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 UPJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UPJ, 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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WX51 UPJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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