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Y847 FEX

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 FEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 82,415 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,286 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,334 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,828 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,913 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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Y847 FEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y847 FEX, 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 Y847 FEX registered?

Y847 FEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y847 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y847 FEX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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