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X574 GJB

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,442 mi
Last recorded61,442 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX574 GJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 61,442 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 61,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,791 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,830 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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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X574 GJB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X574 GJB, 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 X574 GJB registered?

X574 GJB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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