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S6 LFA

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,330 mi
Last recorded55,330 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 55,330 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight unit slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 55,330 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight unit slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Screen-wash deactivation faulty

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

screen-wash fluid contaminated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r brake binding slightly

undertrays hiding some components

Fail 14 Aug 2019 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r brake binding slightly

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,788 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,709 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,306 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 44,306 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,772 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 39,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,178 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,427 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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S6 LFA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S6 LFA, 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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S6 LFA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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