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X824 HFB

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,144 mi
Last recorded82,144 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 HFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,144 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,534 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside handbrake cable gudie broken (secured to suspension arm with cable tie)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,924 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 67,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,767 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 62,760 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear hand brake binding on. did not release after brake test

near side rear tyre wearing abnormaly

Pass 11 Nov 2005 57,613 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 57,613 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Discs worn

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged and tyre worn on inside edge.

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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X824 HFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X824 HFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X824 HFB registered?

X824 HFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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