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X166 EMW

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 EMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,090 miles

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

very bad engine oil leak whole under of car covered and dripping.engine breathing very heavy.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 78,069 miles

central door locking fault

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2006 78,069 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Central door locking not working /alarm fault, causing hazard lights to flash at times

Engine warning light on.

Front tyres slightly worn on inside edges.

oil leak

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 EMW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X166 EMW, 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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What year was X166 EMW registered?

X166 EMW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X166 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X166 EMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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