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X331 BCF

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,312 mi
Last recorded187,312 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 BCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 187,312 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

radiator cross member/support corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 187,312 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

radiator cross member/support corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 184,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

cntre exhaust section corroded

lower radiator support corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 184,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

cntre exhaust section corroded

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 179,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 179,866 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 176,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 176,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 170,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 163,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 4 Aug 2010 163,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside

rear exhaust heat shield hanging off

Fail 27 Aug 2009 151,313 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 151,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 134,114 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 134,114 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 118,654 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 99,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 99,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X331 BCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X331 BCF, 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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X331 BCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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