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X747 ECL

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,468 mi
Last recorded215,468 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 ECL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 215,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 215,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 199,134 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 195,509 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 182,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 161,835 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 161,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 159,197 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 141,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 141,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 115,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,188 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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X747 ECL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X747 ECL, 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 X747 ECL registered?

X747 ECL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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