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Y388 HFG

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,880 mi
Last recorded120,880 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 HFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2008 120,880 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 120,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 116,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 110,405 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 110,405 miles

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

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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Y388 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y388 HFG, 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 Y388 HFG registered?

Y388 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y388 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 HFG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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