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Y496 HWP

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,057 mi
Last recorded99,057 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 HWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 99,057 miles

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2024 98,385 miles

surface corrosion on all underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2023 97,401 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion on underside componets

Pass 10 Aug 2022 96,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre bald

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some Front and rear suspension parts have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2022 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre bald

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some Front and rear suspension parts have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative LEVELLING MOTOR NOT FITTED CORRECTLY/DAMAGED (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,655 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 92,652 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,493 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,817 miles

ex back box corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,820 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 83,814 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 814,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,813 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 67,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,670 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 63,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,694 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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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Y496 HWP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y496 HWP, 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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Y496 HWP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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