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GN02 UVV

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 UVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,888 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear exhaust box slightly insecure (mounting broken)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 97,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management warning light on

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear exhaust box slightly insecure (mounting broken)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,248 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,158 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 84,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,837 miles

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

Offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 19,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,300 miles

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,730 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 52,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,589 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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GN02 UVV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GN02 UVV, 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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GN02 UVV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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