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MF53 DTU

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,019 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 70,454 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

the foot brake readings obtained suggest some adjustment/attention is required at the rear

the n/s/r tyre is badly worn on its inner and outer edges and has only 2mm of tread remaining

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,363 miles

damage to n/s/r outter wing

play in o/s/f power streering rack just within limits

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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MF53 DTU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 MF53 DTU, 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 23 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 MF53 DTU registered?

MF53 DTU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for MF53 DTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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