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Y863 XVV

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,903 mi
Last recorded137,903 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 XVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 137,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear door not opening from outside

radiator in poor condition

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 23 Jul 2008 137,895 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

damage to rear bumper noted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside rear door doesn't open from outside

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 11 May 2007 122,606 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 122,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,040 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 106,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y863 XVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y863 XVV, 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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Y863 XVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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