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RY53 LPJ

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,570 miles

front flexi brake hoses,outer casing cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,569 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front flexi brake hoses,outer casing cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,677 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,252 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,072 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,072 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,933 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,160 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

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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RY53 LPJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RY53 LPJ, 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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RY53 LPJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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