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X436 FCF

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 FCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2008 83,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

low reading on n/s hand brake

weak rear silencer box edge wear on n/s front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,472 miles

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

advise: o/s & n/s handbrake cable outers damaged.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 76,460 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise/note passenger front seat belt slow to retract.

advise: offside and nearside handbrake cable outers damaged.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 62,304 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 61,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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X436 FCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 X436 FCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X436 FCF registered?

X436 FCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X436 FCF safe to buy?

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