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P10 MYJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 166

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,841 mi
Last recorded104,841 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 16681,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 MYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,841 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,127 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount broken [1 of 2]

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount broken [1 of 2]

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,892 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,946 miles

serpentine (alternator) belt perished (cracking)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear position lamp in op

serpentine (alternator) belt perished (cracking)

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,654 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,644 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four brake discs excessivly corroded/pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P10 MYJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P10 MYJ, 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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P10 MYJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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