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MA51 DEX

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,166 mi
Last recorded42,166 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,166 miles

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

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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MA51 DEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 MA51 DEX, 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 MA51 DEX registered?

MA51 DEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is MA51 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 DEX shows 1 test 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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