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E6 PBR

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 PBR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box one side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 76,347 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 71,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,244 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,709 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 66,709 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside front brakepipe failing under mot test conditions (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,396 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INNER WING BRAKE PIPE ENDS (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR MAIN PIPE ENDS TO FLEXY HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 59,701 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INNER WING BRAKE PIPE ENDS (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR MAIN PIPE ENDS TO FLEXY HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,377 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,184 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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E6 PBR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E6 PBR, 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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E6 PBR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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