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LY51 EWF

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,963 mi
Last recorded65,963 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 May 2007 65,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 57,627 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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LY51 EWF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY51 EWF, 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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What year was LY51 EWF registered?

LY51 EWF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LY51 EWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 EWF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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