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Y96 YGN

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,389 mi
Last recorded149,389 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 YGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 149,389 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 149,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 159,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine missfire

Pass 2 Jan 2016 149,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 145,898 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 135,342 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 125,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 108,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 90,558 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 90,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,379 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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Y96 YGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y96 YGN, 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 Y96 YGN registered?

Y96 YGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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