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BN02 RZV

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,568 mi
Last recorded139,568 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 RZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,568 miles

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)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc rusted

slight play in both rear lower arm bushes

Fail 27 Sep 2013 139,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc rusted

slight play in both rear lower arm bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2012 139,534 miles

both front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

front and rear brake disc rusted

n/s/r tyre side wall perished and worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear lower arm bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 132,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 122,598 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer tread wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2009 109,777 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 98,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,311 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 79,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,151 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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BN02 RZV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN02 RZV, 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 BN02 RZV registered?

BN02 RZV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 RZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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