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Y554 MHE

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 MHE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 93,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,932 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,701 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 57,311 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2007 57,311 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 45,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 33,099 miles

n/s/f wing mirror insecure.

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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Y554 MHE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y554 MHE, 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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Y554 MHE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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