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X524 ENJ

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 ENJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamp leveling device not present

Rear headlamp leveling device not present

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Aug 2023 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamp leveling device not present

Rear headlamp leveling device not present

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 May 2022 54,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,749 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 51,654 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 51,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 51,655 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,901 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 47,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,124 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,130 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,052 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,134 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 33,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,552 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 29,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,866 miles

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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X524 ENJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X524 ENJ, 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 X524 ENJ registered?

X524 ENJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X524 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 ENJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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