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FH51 AXJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,268 mi
Last recorded124,268 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 AXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,533 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 114,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 103,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 103,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 89,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,097 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 82,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 82,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,650 miles

spare fitted to n/s front

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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FH51 AXJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FH51 AXJ, 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 FH51 AXJ registered?

FH51 AXJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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