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Y47 MFB

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 MFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 91,024 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2009 84,570 miles

Both front brake pad wear warning sensor wires broken

Front n/s under body shield slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

No anti slip device on the clutch pedal

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 May 2009 84,560 miles

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

Both front brake pad wear warning sensor wires broken

Front n/s under body shield slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

No anti slip device on the clutch pedal

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2008 74,247 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 74,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 25 May 2007 65,128 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 64,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2006 51,766 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y47 MFB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y47 MFB, 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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Y47 MFB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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