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Y346 VBL

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 VBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2009 169,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 164,899 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 164,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 152,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel tank 1 x strap broken //fuel tank secure

Fail 15 Mar 2007 152,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel tank 1 x strap broken /fuel tank secure

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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Y346 VBL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y346 VBL, 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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Y346 VBL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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