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Y952 TKR

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 TKR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 151,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 151,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 137,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 137,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 137,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 135,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 135,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 122,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 110,539 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 May 2008 110,539 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2007 107,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,389 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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Y952 TKR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,350 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 Y952 TKR, 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 26 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 Y952 TKR registered?

Y952 TKR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y952 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 TKR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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