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Y131 KUD

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,775 mi
Last recorded100,775 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 KUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,775 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

O/S/R Tyre wearing uneven

Fail 29 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Front tyres wearing uneven

O/S/R Tyre wearing uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,121 miles

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

both front tyres

both rack arms

Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,588 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres

both rack arms

Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,730 miles

body sill covers fitted

condition of exhaust

n/s/r wheel slight bind

o/s/r tyre close to limit

r pads wearing

Fail 26 Jun 2010 60,730 miles

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

body sill covers fitted

condition of exhaust

n/s/r wheel slight bind

o/s/r tyre close to limit

r pads wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,374 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 38,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,140 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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Y131 KUD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y131 KUD, 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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Y131 KUD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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