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GU03 OPD

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,226 mi
Last recorded118,226 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 118,226 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 117,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,243 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 105,863 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,656 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,447 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 88,447 miles

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

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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GU03 OPD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 GU03 OPD, 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 23 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 GU03 OPD registered?

GU03 OPD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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