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Y582 MTF

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,751 mi
Last recorded143,751 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY582 MTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 143,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 137,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 128,975 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 128,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 121,943 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 121,659 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 113,317 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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Y582 MTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y582 MTF, 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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Y582 MTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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