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DX02 LYG

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,827 mi
Last recorded146,827 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,827 miles

deterioration to all brake discs

deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Jul 2012 146,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 143,028 miles

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

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

corrosion and pitting to front and rear brake discs

exhaust support bracket at rear broken

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

Fail 15 Jun 2011 143,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs

deteration to wiper blades

rear exhaust support broken

windscreen dirty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 139,927 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 139,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 129,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 114,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,938 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 81,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,568 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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DX02 LYG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DX02 LYG, 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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What year was DX02 LYG registered?

DX02 LYG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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