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RV53 MXA

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,094 mi
Last recorded66,094 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 MXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,094 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 66,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off side front brake pad low indecator wire broken.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,660 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket adrift but exhaust still supported

nearside front tyre outer side wall scuffed and has a small bulge possibly caused by internal stucture failure, advise replacement.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,493 miles

Both rear parking brake cables deteriorated at ends

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,206 miles

Front brake discs worn

Wiper blades worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,919 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 37,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,307 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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RV53 MXA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV53 MXA, 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 RV53 MXA registered?

RV53 MXA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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