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EGZ 2166

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,058 mi
Last recorded144,058 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 2166
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 144,058 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 144,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 140,648 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,942 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise engine oil leak

advise offside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,355 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 116,350 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 114,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 114,402 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,507 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 112,507 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 110,741 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,572 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 106,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,550 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,550 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,406 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,542 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 92,541 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 33,652 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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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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