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SO52 UWM

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,927 mi
Last recorded83,927 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 UWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,119 miles

gearbox/engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,473 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

n/s headlight cracked

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,174 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,171 miles

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

Crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,179 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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SO52 UWM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO52 UWM, 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 SO52 UWM registered?

SO52 UWM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is SO52 UWM safe to buy?

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