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LL51 BUV

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,930 mi
Last recorded135,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 BUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear slight play at wheel (side to side)

Pass 15 Oct 2019 131,873 miles

Offside Front Upper arm noises

Offside Rear brake noises

exhaust corroded cover loose

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front fogs innop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

head lamp wash innop

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 124,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,608 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 115,729 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 115,729 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 109,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 109,273 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs discoloured, poss due to past brake binding

front brake discs worn

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner loose. o/s/f sill trim damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,817 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r bottom hub bearing slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2009 100,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r/ slight play in bottom hub bush

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,790 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 75,419 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,911 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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LL51 BUV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LL51 BUV, 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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LL51 BUV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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