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YE51 URS

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,961 mi
Last recorded79,961 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 URS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 66,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,402 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle not reving out correctly but passed emissions.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,433 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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YE51 URS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE51 URS, 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 YE51 URS registered?

YE51 URS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YE51 URS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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