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X178 FFJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,978 mi
Last recorded161,978 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 FFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 161,978 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2012 161,978 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2011 161,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight restricted free movement to nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Oct 2011 161,926 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight restricted free movement to nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Oct 2010 151,275 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2010 151,275 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 133,351 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 133,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres tread depth getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 122,001 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 122,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 109,519 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 109,513 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 96,453 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 96,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 87,657 miles

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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X178 FFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X178 FFJ, 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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X178 FFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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