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OV51 DLN

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,793 mi
Last recorded68,793 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 DLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,793 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,611 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 55,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pad low wear function inoperative ,wires broken , offside and nearside front

screen wash will not switch off , intermittent

Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,841 miles

advise on both rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,658 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 38,658 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge close to the cords

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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OV51 DLN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OV51 DLN, 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 OV51 DLN registered?

OV51 DLN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is OV51 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 DLN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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