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X174 CBC

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,512 mi
Last recorded129,512 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 CBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 129,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 129,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 84,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 800,426 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 80,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rack end has movement

Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,822 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 70,822 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,740 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 67,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X174 CBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X174 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 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 X174 CBC registered?

X174 CBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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