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LG51 KNF

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 87,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.7% (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,395 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 85,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 79,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,676 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,912 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,540 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,478 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,891 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f slight free play in steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f slight free play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,062 miles

engine top stabilizer bush is worn out

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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LG51 KNF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG51 KNF, 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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LG51 KNF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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