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X293 ERD

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,392 mi
Last recorded185,392 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 ERD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 185,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 164,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 164,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 135,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 107,405 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 107,405 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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X293 ERD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X293 ERD, 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 X293 ERD registered?

X293 ERD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X293 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X293 ERD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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