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X166 CBC

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,996 mi
Last recorded106,996 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 CBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,996 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 106,996 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,878 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 106,876 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,865 miles

All brake pipes corroded near ferrules

All discs corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 106,850 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 104,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 103,807 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 96,062 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 75,336 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 75,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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X166 CBC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,350 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 X166 CBC, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X166 CBC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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