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A8 WRP

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WRP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,754 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pads deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 91,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,771 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 86,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,060 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,735 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,734 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,065 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,048 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,728 miles

Rear exhaust rusted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,485 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,772 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,709 miles

Front brake disc's slightly distorted

Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

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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A8 WRP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 WRP, 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 A8 WRP registered?

A8 WRP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is A8 WRP safe to buy?

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