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Y499 MEU

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,857 mi
Last recorded70,857 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 MEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,857 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 70,802 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 67,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 58,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,914 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 51,901 miles

205/55/16W

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

nearside front tyre worn 2-3mm

Fail 7 May 2014 51,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

205/55/16W

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

exhaust rear silencer mounting hanger poor condition

nearside front tyre worn 2-3mm

Pass 8 May 2013 48,496 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 48,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,040 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,510 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 12,183 miles

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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Y499 MEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y499 MEU, 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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Y499 MEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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