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Y828 HEX

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 HEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 159,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 159,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 152,725 miles

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

Slight play o/s/f upper suspension pivot.

Fail 18 May 2015 152,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Slight play o/s/f upper suspension pivot.

Pass 19 May 2014 143,111 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear leading to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 143,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear leading to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 135,578 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe leading to offside rear corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 17 May 2013 135,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe leading to offside rear corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 May 2012 128,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear steel brake pipe leading to offside rear corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 16 May 2012 128,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear steel brake pipe leading to offside rear corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 May 2011 120,919 miles

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

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

front to rear steel brake pipe and nearside front steel brake pipe pitted but not considered excessive

grease around nearside CV gaiter but no visible splits

offside front and nearside front tyres worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

Fail 16 May 2011 120,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

grease around nearside CV gaiter but no visible splits

offside front and nearside front tyres worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

two front to rear steel brake pipes and nearside front steel brake pipe pitted but not yet considered excessive

Pass 18 May 2010 112,850 miles

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

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

front to rear steel brake pipes coated with grease

slight play in rear anti roll bar attachment bushes

Fail 17 May 2010 112,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front to rear steel brake pipes coated with grease

inside of front brake discs worn but not considered excessive

slight play in rear anti roll bar attachment bushes

Pass 12 May 2009 104,357 miles

Front disc pads well worn.

Front to rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion,not all are visible to enable a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 104,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front disc pads well worn.

Front to rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion,not all are visible to enable a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 94,430 miles

front brake discs worn but not considered excessive

nearside front steel brake pipe showing corrosion but not considered excessive

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush worn but not considered excessive

Fail 13 May 2008 94,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs worn but not considered excessive

nearside front steel brake pipe showing corrosion but not considered excessive

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush worn but not considered excessive

Pass 17 May 2007 85,553 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 85,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 71,596 miles

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

both windscreen wiper blades slightly split.

offside front and nearside front tyres starting to tear on inside edge of tread

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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Y828 HEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 Y828 HEX, 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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Y828 HEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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