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X718 FVV

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,569 mi
Last recorded105,569 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 FVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s handbrake poor performance

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator in poor condition

slight play o/s end of steering rack

very slight bind to o/s/r brake

very slight oil leak to back of engine

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2007 85,049 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,983 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear offside brake binding slightly

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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X718 FVV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X718 FVV, 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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What year was X718 FVV registered?

X718 FVV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X718 FVV safe to buy?

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