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V542 XEE

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 XEE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,608 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,579 miles

front tyres worn inside dges.

Fail 18 Apr 2009 76,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front tyres worn inside dges.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 102,080 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 102,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,202 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,401 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V542 XEE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V542 XEE, 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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V542 XEE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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