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ExpiredMileage
72,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Sill covers fitted.
All brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.
All shock absorbers and coil springs heavily corroded.
All suspension components heavily corroded.
Damage to offside rear bodywork.
Exhaust catalyst corroded at welds.
Front brake discs slightly corroded/scored on inner faces.
Front sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside door mirror loose.
Nearside front foglamp inoperative.
Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at join at rear.
Play in offside rack end.
Radiator Air con condenser support crossmember corroded.
Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bush/bearings.
Some corrosion in front subframe.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Subframe rear support bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.
All shock absorbers and coil springs heavily corroded.
All suspension components heavily corroded.
Damage to offside rear bodywork.
Exhaust catalyst corroded at welds.
Front brake discs slightly corroded/scored on inner faces.
Front sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside door mirror loose.
Nearside front foglamp inoperative.
Nearside front subframe rear support mounting bracket badly corroded.
Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at join at rear.
Play in nearside rear lower suspension bearing/bush.
Play in offside rack end.
Radiator Air con condenser support crossmember corroded.
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.
Sill covers fitted.
Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bush/bearings.
Some corrosion in front subframe.
Suspect offside rear brake has been binding.
all shocks and springs corroded
both rear boomerang arms have slight play
n/s headlamp beam slightly dull
slight corrosion on front of front to rear brake pipes
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened should be changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all shocks and springs corroded
both rear boomerang arms have slight play
n/s headlamp beam slightly dull
slight corrosion on front of front to rear brake pipes
slight play in o/s of steering rack
spare tyre flat
Front brake discs corroded inner surface
most suspension corroded and starting to deteriorate
slight play o/s steering rack
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corroded inner surface
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled
most suspension corroded and starting to deteriorate
slight play o/s steering rack
spare tyre burst side wall
all coil springs rusty
both boot lamp lenses cracked
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play
both rear lower hub bushes worn
head lamp rear adjuster broken of suspension arm
play most rear suspension joints and bushes
slight play o/s track rod end and steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after front cats back required (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91w (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all coil springs rusty
both boot lamp lenses cracked
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play
both front tyres worn inner edges
both rear lower hub bushes worn
front and rear brake discs corroded and worn
hand brake cables starting to split
head lamp rear adjuster broken of suspension arm
play most rear suspension joints and bushes
slight play o/s track rod end and steering rack
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
front brake discs slightly corroded on inside
rear headlamp level sensor in poor condition
rear tyres slightly worn on inside (o/s worst)
slight cracking in brake flexibles
slight wear in rear suspension
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Valve stem seriously damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
front brake discs slightly corroded on inside
rear headlamp level sensor in poor condition
rear tyres slightly worn on inside (o/s worst)
slight cracking in brake flexibles
slight wear in rear suspension
all coil springs rusty
all rear suspension deteriorated and have slight movement
front number plate cracked
head lamps adjuster broken of n/s/r suspension arm head lamp aim ok
middle cat holed and blowing slightly ( may need replaced )
n/s/r lower hub bush slight play
n/s/r tyre slight cut on edge of tread 205/55/16 91w
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all brake discs corroded
all coil springs rusty
all rear suspension deteriorated and have slight movement
bad connection o/s/r inner tail light
front number plate cracked
head lamps adjuster broken of n/s/r suspension arm head lamp aim ok
middle cat holed and blowing slightly ( may need replaced )
n/s/r lower hub bush slight play
n/s/r tyre slight cut on edge of tread 205/55/16 91w
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake pad sensor wire broken
small cut in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake pad sensor wire broken
rear height adjuster wire chaffed
small cut in n/s/r tyre
exhaust in poor condition
front no plate cracked
rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
rear bootlight lenses cracked
slight wear in o/s/f upper and both lower front arms
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust in poor condition
front no plate cracked
o/s/f tyre worn
rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
rear bootlight lenses cracked
slight wear in front lower arms
fuel cap cover bent?
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight wear in suspension
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight wear in suspension
front disks poor
front tyres worn on inner edges
fuel cap cover bent?
slight corrosion on brake pipes
front brake disks slightly corroded
slight wear in suspension components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake disks slightly corroded
o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges
slight wear in suspension components
both front brake pad warning wires broken
front brake discs corroded and worn slightly
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake pad warning wires broken
both hand brake outer cables split cables sticking slightly
front brake discs corroded and worn slightly
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/r tyre nearing wear limit
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YF53 VYX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 YF53 VYX, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YF53 VYX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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