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X619 SBW

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX619 SBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 107,015 miles

slight exhaust blow middle section

Fail 26 Sep 2011 106,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 98,059 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn to excess on edges

o/s/r foot/handbrake performance low

o/s/r outer brake pad worn to excess

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 87,027 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 87,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2008 77,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 May 2008 77,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 69,304 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 60,145 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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X619 SBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X619 SBW, 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 X619 SBW registered?

X619 SBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X619 SBW safe to buy?

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