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LT52 ERX

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 ERX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,325 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 83,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine stabilizer excess warn

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine stabilizer excess warn

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013
Fail 12 Sep 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,372 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,224 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,679 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,630 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 34,629 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,165 miles

Nearside rear disc is slightly damaged

Nearside rear wheel in slight binding

Fail 26 Sep 2005 26,155 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

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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LT52 ERX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LT52 ERX, 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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LT52 ERX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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