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LX52 XUC

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,195 mi
Last recorded52,195 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 XUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,726 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,211 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,946 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,735 miles

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

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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LX52 XUC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LX52 XUC, 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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What year was LX52 XUC registered?

LX52 XUC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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