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X961 NGN

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,885 mi
Last recorded50,885 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 NGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,885 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,885 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,651 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,573 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear discs pitted

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,573 miles

rear discs pitted

rear pads low

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,353 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,029 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,046 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,382 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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X961 NGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 81,492 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 X961 NGN, 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 25 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 X961 NGN registered?

X961 NGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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