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DX03 YHR

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,036 mi
Last recorded155,036 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YHR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 155,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 95,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 76,460 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 55,917 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 55,917 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 55,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 41,607 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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DX03 YHR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX03 YHR, 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 DX03 YHR registered?

DX03 YHR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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