MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
advise nearside rear tyre worn inner tread
advise rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
advise nearside rear tyre worn inner tread
advise rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
advise engine oil leak
advise offside front tyre worn inner tread
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
n/s/r suspension level scencer disconnected
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EGZ 2166 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 81,492 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 EGZ 2166, 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 25 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 EGZ 2166 registered?
EGZ 2166 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 8 October 2001.
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