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DNZ 6528

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 6528
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes heading front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced - both front lower arms rear mountings

Fail 20 May 2026 78,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes heading front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced - both front lower arms rear mountings

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,180 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator support panel corroded

suspension arm attacchment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front lower arms rear mountings

Pass 20 May 2024 77,221 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both arms rear mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 77,220 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both arms rear mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,529 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both arms rear mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 76,136 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both lower arms rear mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,137 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 74,136 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 72,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,510 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 71,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear floor stiffening rail corroded/holed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,723 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,930 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,045 miles

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

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

parking brake only just on limit

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,597 miles

Both front brake pipes on the calipers slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to split

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge

Play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front brake pipes on calipers slightly corroded

Front wipers split & slightly smearing

Nearside rear tyre perished & starting to split

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge

Play in offside front anit-roll bar link

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,004 miles

Both front brake pipes on calipers corroded

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIATED

FRONT EXHAUST BLOW (BORDERLINE)

Front grill loose

Nearside rear tyre starting to split

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & worn on inner edeg & has a nail in

Rear number plate starting to detertiate

Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake pipes on calipers corroded

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIATED

FRONT EXHAUST BLOW (BORDERLINE)

Front grill loose

Nearside rear tyre starting to split

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & worn on inner edeg & has a nail in

Rear number plate starting to detertiate

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,230 miles

blow from exhaust frontpipe-BORDER LINE

brake pipes on front calipers corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s/f wiper slightly split

o/s/r tyre 3mm,puctured and slightly mis-shaped

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link-BORDER LINE

radiator lower carrier corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2010 53,228 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

blow from exhaust frontpipe-BORDER LINE

brake pipes on front calipers corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s/f wiper slightly split

o/s/r tyre 3mm,puctured and slightly mis-shaped

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link-BORDER LINE

radiator lower carrier corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,363 miles

both front caliper brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

o/s/r tyre 3mm,worn on edges and punctured

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 51,359 miles

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

both front caliper brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

o/s/r tyre 3mm,worn on edges and punctured

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,606 miles

front brake pipes corroded on calipers

front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel pipes slightly corroded at front

full exhaust system badly corroded

n/s/r tyre has been punctured and repaired on edge of tread

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,606 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded on calipers

front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel pipes slightly corroded at front

full exhaust system badly corroded

n/s/r tyre has been punctured and repaired on edge of tread

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,175 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front self levelling device rod broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside door mirror broken

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2007 48,172 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front self levelling device rod broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door mirror broken

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,455 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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DNZ 6528 is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DNZ 6528, 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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DNZ 6528 is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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