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X634 XVG

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,666 mi
Last recorded120,666 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX634 XVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 114,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

front to rear exhaust system corroded in areas slight leak rear joins

nearside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 111,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 108,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,465 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,050 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,847 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,070 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

bothrear tyres worn unevenly and near wear limit.

nearside rear brake caliper lever not returning fully.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,598 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,592 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,382 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,909 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake warning light on.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,162 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,572 miles

"squeak" noise from n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension ball joints.

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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X634 XVG is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X634 XVG, 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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X634 XVG is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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