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Y446 PMW

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 PMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,569 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,547 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusty and rubbers perishing

Pass 5 May 2017 72,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusty and rubbers perishing

Fail 3 May 2017 72,457 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusty and rubbers perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,979 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,291 miles

nsr tyre sidewall perished

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,010 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

slight separtion of structure of rear tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,348 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 62,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing thin

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,793 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 40,508 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 40,506 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y446 PMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y446 PMW, 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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Y446 PMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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