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X379 GCF

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,821 mi
Last recorded92,821 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 GCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

M.I.L light lit on the dashboard

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner shoiulders,and nearside has damage cuts on outer side wall,but not exposing inner cords

exhaust system deteriorating and has small leak of gases in areas

nearside front spot lamp lense broken

rear exhaust heat shield detatched and resting on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,437 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

M.I.L light lit on the dashboard

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner shoiulders,and nearside has damage cuts on outer side wall,but not exposing inner cords

exhaust system deteriorating and has small leak of gases in areas

nearside front spot lamp lense broken

rear exhaust heat shield detatched and resting on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,427 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,017 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,882 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 44,882 miles

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

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

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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X379 GCF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X379 GCF, 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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X379 GCF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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