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FE52 UNZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,482 mi
Last recorded170,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 UNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 170,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 164,256 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 164,256 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 154,463 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 144,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 132,849 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 132,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 May 2009 83,825 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 83,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 39,112 miles

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)

o/s/r + n/s/r stub axle bushs have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,178 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 37,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,612 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 32,612 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 27,746 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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FE52 UNZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,066 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 FE52 UNZ, 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 24 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 FE52 UNZ registered?

FE52 UNZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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