MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both handbrake cables corroded.
Centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight bind on both rear brakes.
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Cooling fan bearing noisey.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Cooling fan bearing noisey.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Unable to check outer sill's covered by trim
os & ns rear subframe bushes starting to split.os & ns front tyres tread low.rear brake pads low .exhaust corroded.outer sills coverd.oil leak.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
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Y143 SPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 Y143 SPO, 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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Y143 SPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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