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X173 GGJ

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,211 mi
Last recorded112,211 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 GGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 112,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,219 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 95,223 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,223 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,090 miles

front registration plate crack

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear inner side not working

offside rear tyre puncture outer edge

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp broken and rattling

tracking recommended

Fail 3 Dec 2011 87,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate crack

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear inner side not working

offside rear tyre puncture outer edge

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp broken and rattling

tracking recommended

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,306 miles

front brakes sensor wires broken

Fail 29 Nov 2010 80,240 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,657 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,657 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,703 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 52,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X173 GGJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X173 GGJ, 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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X173 GGJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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