MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes signs of corrosion
n/s/f wing mirror missing
o/s/f wiper smearing
various components corroding
air bag light on
front number plate poor
nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall
vehicle presented for test with loose battery terminals causing vehicle to cut out
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
front number plate poor
nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall
vehicle presented for test with loose battery terminals causing vehicle to cut out
Airbag light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside mirror glass missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Airbag light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside mirror glass missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
nearside front exterior mirror missing
front number plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y286 VHJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 Y286 VHJ, 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 Y286 VHJ registered?
Y286 VHJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 15 March 2001.
Is Y286 VHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y286 VHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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