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SM03 AUN

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AUN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 39,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,581 miles

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

engine oil level is well below the minimum mark-does not even register on the dip-stick.

exhaust corrosion.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and damage at the outer side wall.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 32,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil level is well below the minimum mark-does not even register on the dip-stick.

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and damage at the outer side wall.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 32,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF PAD LOOM BROKEN

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,234 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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SM03 AUN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM03 AUN, 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 SM03 AUN registered?

SM03 AUN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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