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HJ03 SKX

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 SKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,953 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres feathering on inner edges

electrical wiring to both sides front brake pads deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric motor not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres feathering on inner edges

electrical wiring to both sides front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,807 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 124,788 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,275 miles

center exhaust support bracket broken

offside handbrake weak efficiency

Fail 19 Apr 2018 121,269 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center exhaust support bracket broken

offside handbrake weak efficiency

Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 111,187 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 107,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 102,645 miles

Oil leak

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,744 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,530 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,482 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,213 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,298 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

slight play rack

Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,861 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 53,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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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HJ03 SKX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ03 SKX, 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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HJ03 SKX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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