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Y388 WOF

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,211 mi
Last recorded131,211 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 WOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 131,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 115,571 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 115,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 106,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WOF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y388 WOF, 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 WOF registered?

Y388 WOF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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