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C2 JNF

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

133,480 mi
Last recorded133,480 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,480 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,274 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 130,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,999 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 124,995 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,389 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 122,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,907 miles

offside rear brake pads have been very hot

sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Fail 5 Nov 2013 119,850 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake pads have been very hot

sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,466 miles

exhaust system getting very corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2012 115,442 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all brake circuits lost due to 2 leaking brake pipes CAR DRIVEN AT OWN RISK

exhaust system getting very corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 90,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,783 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 100,783 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,140 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 91,140 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 30 Oct 2008 84,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

nearside wiper rubber split

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,618 miles

Exhaust support rubber centre off hook.

Nearside and Offside handbrake cables do not return to rest position.

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator looom cut.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 74,618 miles

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

Exhaust support rubber centre rear off hook.

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and Offside handbrake cables do not return to rest positions.

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator loom cut

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 57,744 miles

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2006 57,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in tyre

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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C2 JNF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,350 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 C2 JNF, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C2 JNF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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