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Y52 SBU

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,902 mi
Last recorded76,902 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,902 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,725 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,329 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,970 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,342 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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Y52 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y52 SBU, 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 Y52 SBU registered?

Y52 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y52 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 SBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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