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MT51 YXH

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,589 mi
Last recorded130,589 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 May 2010 130,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Slight damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2009 124,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Feb 2008 107,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear heat sheild above exhaust insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2007 99,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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MT51 YXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MT51 YXH, 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 MT51 YXH registered?

MT51 YXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is MT51 YXH safe to buy?

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