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ML03 RUW

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,544 mi
Last recorded121,544 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 RUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 121,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 108,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 100,099 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 91,702 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 91,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2006 78,920 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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ML03 RUW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML03 RUW, 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 ML03 RUW registered?

ML03 RUW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is ML03 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 RUW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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