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Y293 FBW

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 FBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,807 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 67,807 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 51,657 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,280 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 39,385 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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Y293 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y293 FBW, 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 Y293 FBW registered?

Y293 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y293 FBW safe to buy?

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