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X631 SES

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,226 mi
Last recorded133,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX631 SES
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 133,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,210 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 133,210 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 133,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 133,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 124,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,409 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 109,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 104,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 98,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 90,971 miles

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

Tyre size 215/55 zr 16 93w

Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,377 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,357 miles

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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X631 SES is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X631 SES, 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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X631 SES is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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