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Y895 BJT

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,999 mi
Last recorded25,999 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 BJT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 25,999 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 25,999 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 25,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle not used for some time

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,265 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,557 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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Y895 BJT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y895 BJT, 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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Y895 BJT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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