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GF02 CGG

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 CGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,111 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 85,111 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low .

n/s/r hand brake cable bracket perished.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,104 miles

both front discs corroded.

rear roll bar d bushes slight play .

Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,104 miles

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

both front discs corroded.

rear roll bar d bushes slight play .

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,034 miles

Both front tyres.inner edges of tread low.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,034 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres.inner edges of tread low.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

knock to steering rack

o/s/f-n/s/f brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r-n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

knock to steering rack

o/s/f-n/s/f brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r-n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,063 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside mirror cassing slightly loose

Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,729 miles

nearside [front to rear at petrol tank] brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front [at caliper] brake pipe slightly corroded

offside [front to rear at petrol tank] brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear [3mm] tyre worn close to limit

Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,157 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,157 miles

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

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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GF02 CGG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GF02 CGG, 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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GF02 CGG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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