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FL51 CFM

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,786 mi
Last recorded162,786 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 CFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 162,786 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 162,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 155,025 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 148,676 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 148,669 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 137,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge very worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 127,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge very worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 114,483 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 114,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 103,781 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 103,776 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,034 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 98,034 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,666 miles

front brake balance borderline

transmission fluid leak on nearside

wear on both front tyre inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2005 81,062 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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FL51 CFM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL51 CFM, 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 FL51 CFM registered?

FL51 CFM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 CFM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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