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X182 GDP

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,391 mi
Last recorded163,391 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX182 GDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 163,391 miles

Front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,909 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 118,717 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,282 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

after market offside rear fog fitted

dip beam bulbs slightly different colour

slight play to both rear trailing arm inner bushes

Fail 8 Dec 2011 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

after market offside rear fog fitted

dip beam bulbs slightly different colour

slight play to both rear trailing arm inner bushes

Fail 21 Nov 2011 98,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight binding to offside rear brake

slight play to both rear trailing arm inner bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2010 89,871 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,854 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 89,514 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

nearside front stability control actuator linkage , cable tied to suspension arm

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 84,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 84,693 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,375 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 62,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,993 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 58,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear box oil leak,both front tyres wearing inner edge.

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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X182 GDP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X182 GDP, 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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X182 GDP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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