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BG51 FUH

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,146 mi
Last recorded120,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,070 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 117,884 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 May 2016 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 May 2015 111,310 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2015 111,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 104,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 95,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaking

front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 3 May 2012 91,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pad wire sensor broken

n/s washer n/w

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2011 89,613 miles

n/s front wing damage

n/s hand brake cable corrotion

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2010 87,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 85,661 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 81,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs heavily lipped both sides

please be advised major oil underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2007 78,204 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 78,153 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

advise bad oil leak

top engine mount worn

Pass 31 May 2006 75,498 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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BG51 FUH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG51 FUH, 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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BG51 FUH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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