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BV02 FDO

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

235,849 mi
Last recorded235,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 235,849 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 235,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 220,353 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 220,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 208,768 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 208,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 197,132 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 197,132 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 187,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 174,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 174,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 155,171 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 155,171 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 140,512 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 140,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 128,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 128,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 115,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 103,572 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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BV02 FDO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BV02 FDO, 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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BV02 FDO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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