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EY03 VWM

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,674 mi
Last recorded77,674 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 VWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,674 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,844 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,824 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp stays on

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriated

parking brake warning lamp stays on

Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp stays on

electronic load sensor bracket broken nearside front

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriated

parking brake warning lamp stays on

unable to fully inspect offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 63,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,940 miles

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

damage to both nearside doors

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

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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EY03 VWM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY03 VWM, 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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EY03 VWM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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