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BX52 VEL

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,456 mi
Last recorded135,456 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 135,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 133,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,152 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 131,152 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 123,248 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,695 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 111,695 miles

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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 30 Oct 2007 105,336 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 93,345 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 93,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 73,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 73,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BX52 VEL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BX52 VEL, 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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BX52 VEL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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