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X912 AGX

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,425 mi
Last recorded104,425 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 AGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 104,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust hanger broke front

Fail 15 May 2014 104,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust hanger broke front

Pass 24 May 2013 97,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

offside front trye scrubbing on inside edge

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 97,248 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

offside front trye scrubbing on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 91,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

ns inner d/shaft boot split

Fail 8 May 2012 91,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

ns inner d/shaft boot split

Pass 14 May 2011 80,035 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 79,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,223 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 70,217 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 67,023 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 67,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 66,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,339 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 61,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 49,454 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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X912 AGX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X912 AGX, 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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What year was X912 AGX registered?

X912 AGX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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