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V250 JAJ

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,914 mi
Last recorded84,914 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV250 JAJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,914 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 84,914 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,271 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,266 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,982 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 65,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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V250 JAJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,350 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 V250 JAJ, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V250 JAJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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