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X87 BBU

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 BBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 116,876 miles

nearside rear lights repaired by tape

offside front top inner suspension bush has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2008 116,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 106,643 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 106,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower 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)

BULB OUT IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTIROLL BAR "D" RUBBERS

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON REAR TYRES

Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,137 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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X87 BBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X87 BBU, 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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X87 BBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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