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X824 WRH

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,921 mi
Last recorded123,921 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 WRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 120,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,652 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 112,579 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 87,990 miles

Oil leak ()

front crossmember rusty

Pass 7 May 2016 63,635 miles

rear shock absorbers rusty

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in rear arm bushes n/s and o/s

Pass 16 May 2015 47,405 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable in a poor condition

suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 28 May 2014 44,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 44,251 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 43,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,859 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,655 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,806 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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X824 WRH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,066 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 X824 WRH, 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 24 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 X824 WRH registered?

X824 WRH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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