MOT Status
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97,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
car overheating
squeak from rear suspension bushes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has play and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake disc surfaces very slightly pitted
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has play and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake very slightly binding
all brake disc surfaces very slightly pitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advise water leak from offside radiator
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
unable to adjust headlamps
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?
Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.
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SD03 FXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SD03 FXR, 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 SD03 FXR registered?
SD03 FXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is SD03 FXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SD03 FXR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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