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X854 MAP

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 MAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,118 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 120,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 112,331 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,625 miles

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

tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,900 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake disc worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake disc worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,647 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside track arm inner joint has slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,617 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside track arm inner joint has slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2008 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside rear secondary sidelight not working

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

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear secondary sidelight not working

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X854 MAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X854 MAP, 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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X854 MAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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