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Alfa Romeo 166

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,959 cc

T996 VWSMOT history

T996 VWS is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
102,417 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 VWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 VWS was last recorded at 102,417 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 4,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,609 miles · 15 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,808 miles
Average per year
4,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,417 miles
  • 2021 – 97,609 miles
  • 2020 – 93,878 miles
  • 2017 – 89,301 miles
  • 2016 – 84,052 miles
  • 2015 – 76,773 miles
  • 2014 – 74,454 miles
  • 2011 – 69,336 miles
  • 2010 – 63,930 miles
  • 2009 – 57,752 miles
  • 2008 – 51,170 miles
  • 2007 – 43,805 miles
  • 2006 – 38,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,417 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,417 miles (+4,808)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    863744764104
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,609 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,609 miles
    Test number
    603717392147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,605 miles (+3,727)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,605 miles
    Test number
    628382468739
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,878 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,878 miles
    Test number
    881417285789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass89,301 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    805098342144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,052 miles (+7,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    462605971509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass76,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    997299375033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,773 miles (+2,319)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    376189075004
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass74,454 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    775675254022
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f wheel will not turn when vehicle jacked up
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  10. Fail74,453 miles (+5,117)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    128653344480
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edges
    • NoteO/s/f wheel will not turn when vehicle jacked up
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split at end
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  11. Pass69,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    675388211180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,336 miles (+5,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    368592911134
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass63,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    253262210498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,930 miles (+6,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    263222210169
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass57,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    223246209480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,752 miles (+6,582)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    690866209138
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass51,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    973793818168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,170 miles (+7,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    263019408197
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass43,805 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,805 miles
    Test number
    440039907147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    840587616131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 VWS

Does T996 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T996 VWS expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T996 VWS?
The MOT on T996 VWS expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T996 VWS done?
T996 VWS was recorded at 102,417 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 4,026 miles a year.
Has T996 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 VWS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T996 VWS 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 T996 VWS find?
T996 VWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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