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Y797 JHB

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 JHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 133,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 129,834 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 126,719 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 126,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 123,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 118,911 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f .n/s/f .tyres worn on inside edge,

Pass 4 Sep 2009 115,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 110,923 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 110,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 106,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,079 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 102,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 83,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 83,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y797 JHB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y797 JHB, 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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Y797 JHB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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