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DN03 ULP

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ULP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 83,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 71,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,276 miles

Offside Front repeater lens cracked

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal covering some components

reverse lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,874 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,868 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 46,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 45,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 45,198 miles

Offside Front reinforcing bar corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 43,767 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,078 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 42,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,532 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,532 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 38,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,901 miles

o/s mirror has slight crack

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,819 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,437 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight crack in o/s door mirror glass

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,040 miles

o/s door mirror has slightly distorted image, o/s wiper blade end split, small cut down to canvas in n/s/r tyre side wall.

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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DN03 ULP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DN03 ULP, 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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DN03 ULP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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