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Alfa Romeo 166

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,492 cc

983 POUMOT history

983 POU is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 13 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,272 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
983 POU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

983 POU was last recorded at 100,272 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,158 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
4,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,272 miles
  • 2024 – 100,158 miles
  • 2014 – 53,242 miles
  • 2013 – 45,123 miles
  • 2012 – 40,050 miles
  • 2011 – 37,755 miles
  • 2010 – 36,716 miles
  • 2009 – 34,073 miles
  • 2008 – 30,996 miles
  • 2007 – 23,843 miles
  • 2006 – 18,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,272 miles (+114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,272 miles
    Test number
    227270608284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass100,158 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,158 miles
    Test number
    448497380258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,112 miles (+16)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,112 miles
    Test number
    361383102166
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage fouling Rubbing inner sidewall of NSF Tyre on full lock to the left. (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen In-operative, topped the fluid up and still doesn't work, can hear the pump working. (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint slight blow. Exhaust paste will stop this. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre's Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail100,096 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    607853895351
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    757446421899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983692794377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    924705765142
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake near limit

  8. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    988517835952
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake near limit

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    800676774977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276638532453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    519248112324
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    232400441574
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    112994971704
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    529671535065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    378896483419
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    637042805236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust back box mounting broken

  17. Pass53,242 miles (+8,119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,242 miles
    Test number
    776601414211
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,123 miles (+5,073)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    115140913249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front brake disc pitted

  19. Pass40,050 miles (+2,295)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    235788032149
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass37,755 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,755 miles
    Test number
    157554731167
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack

  21. Fail37,751 miles (+1,035)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,751 miles
    Test number
    576831431187
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack

  22. Pass36,716 miles (+2,643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,716 miles
    Test number
    240204370174
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass34,073 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    842196959120
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail34,054 miles (+3,058)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,054 miles
    Test number
    510302259135
    • FailureFront registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass30,996 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    523150658179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,879 miles (+7,036)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,879 miles
    Test number
    421276538176
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass23,843 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,843 miles
    Test number
    881115987039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,846 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,846 miles
    Test number
    431226976062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,794 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,794 miles
    Test number
    482133976074
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 983 POU

What vehicle is registration 983 POU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 983 POU on a red petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 13 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 983 POU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 983 POU is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 983 POU?
The MOT on 983 POU is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 983 POU done?
983 POU was recorded at 100,272 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
Has 983 POU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 983 POU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 983 POU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 983 POU find?
983 POU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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