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GY51 ZGE

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,001 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 76,977 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,290 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,116 miles

auxilary drive belt cracking

both front tyres wearing slightly unevenly

both rear tyres are low and feathered

both small rear suspension arm lower bushes splitting

play in both front lower balljoints

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,521 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 28,521 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 23,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slightly distorted

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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GY51 ZGE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY51 ZGE, 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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GY51 ZGE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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