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OU53 WTX

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,701 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 81,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,593 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front track rod has aslight play

Pass 15 Sep 2012 72,858 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

Fail 6 Sep 2012 72,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,697 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,776 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 52,776 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OU53 WTX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU53 WTX, 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 OU53 WTX registered?

OU53 WTX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is OU53 WTX safe to buy?

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