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LY51 YOE

2002 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,985 mi
Last recorded77,985 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 16676,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 YOE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,914 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside front fog lamp broken

Offside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,788 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 YOE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY51 YOE, 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 LY51 YOE registered?

LY51 YOE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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