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T208 DRP

1999 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,296 mi
Last recorded123,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 16692,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 DRP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 123,296 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 115,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 115,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 104,496 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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T208 DRP is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 92,493 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 T208 DRP, 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 27 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 T208 DRP registered?

T208 DRP is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T208 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 DRP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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