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YJ52 FUL

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 114,201 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 114,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 113,263 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 113,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 109,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 102,350 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 95,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 87,981 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 87,981 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YJ52 FUL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YJ52 FUL, 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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YJ52 FUL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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