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X69 BGM

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,858 mi
Last recorded114,858 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX69 BGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 114,858 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 114,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 109,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 102,661 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 95,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 81,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,497 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 72,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2006 61,239 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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X69 BGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X69 BGM, 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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X69 BGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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