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X285 LCE

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 LCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,153 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 111,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 107,082 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 92,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 91,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,457 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outersills

Pass 26 Jan 2008 73,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner edge of rear tyres wearing

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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X285 LCE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X285 LCE, 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 X285 LCE registered?

X285 LCE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X285 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X285 LCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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