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FG52 HKB

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,304 mi
Last recorded96,304 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 HKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 96,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,299 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,724 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 4 Nov 2019 85,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 80,474 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,482 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,482 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,247 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 33,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,578 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,508 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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FG52 HKB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG52 HKB, 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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FG52 HKB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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