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Y449 MDK

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 MDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,623 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,005 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,010 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 102,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 101,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,395 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion radiator panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 98,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped both side rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion radiator panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 97,920 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 6 Oct 2007 97,920 miles

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)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 91,851 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y449 MDK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y449 MDK, 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 Y449 MDK registered?

Y449 MDK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y449 MDK safe to buy?

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