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YG53 FLL

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,953 mi
Last recorded159,953 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,953 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 159,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing snapped in hub (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 151,680 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded (drain plug)

rear exhaust rubbers are worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 151,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f chassis corroded (drain plug)

rear exhaust rubbers are worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 141,828 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

oil hoses fowling on chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,967 miles

OSF tyre tread low on inner edge

play to OSF lower ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,162 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 98,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,046 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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YG53 FLL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YG53 FLL, 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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YG53 FLL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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