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DA03 NYU

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,622 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,968 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,429 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 63,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,229 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,271 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,936 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,267 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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DA03 NYU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 DA03 NYU, 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 23 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 DA03 NYU registered?

DA03 NYU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is DA03 NYU safe to buy?

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