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X932 DCH

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,012 mi
Last recorded118,012 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX932 DCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 116,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 115,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic sillcovers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 115,807 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 114,445 miles

nearside front side lamp

windscreen damage

Fail 3 Nov 2008 114,445 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front side lamp

windscreen damage

Pass 24 Oct 2007 111,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear heat sheild unsecure

Fail 20 Oct 2007 111,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear heat sheild unsecure

Pass 14 Oct 2006 108,119 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 107,775 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 97,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 97,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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X932 DCH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X932 DCH, 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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X932 DCH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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