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Y576 MEU

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,022 mi
Last recorded125,022 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 MEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 125,022 miles

offside dip beam image affected slightly.

offside rear tyre on limit.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,206 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 104,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,235 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 81,973 miles

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

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

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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Y576 MEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y576 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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What year was Y576 MEU registered?

Y576 MEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y576 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y576 MEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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