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X997 DHT

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 DHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,640 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but o/s rear disc is corroding and needs replacing soon

Rear o/s parking brake reads slightly low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,197 miles

Rear o/s brake disc corroding but not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,076 miles

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

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

Rear o/s brake readings are within MOT limits but the brake disc is corroding and will need replacing soon

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,859 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 20,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,305 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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X997 DHT is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X997 DHT, 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 X997 DHT registered?

X997 DHT is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X997 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 DHT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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