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YH02 RCZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,578 mi
Last recorded79,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 RCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,168 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 76,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,471 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,471 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,772 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,532 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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YH02 RCZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,066 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 YH02 RCZ, 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 24 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 YH02 RCZ registered?

YH02 RCZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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