2002 Alfa Romeo 166 2.5L Petrol · P10 MMY
2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 93,923 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 166
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P10 MMY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 93,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P10 MMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (P10 MMY) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P10 MMY Mileage History
- 01/03/202293,380 mi
- 07/06/202393,923 mi+543 mi
- 07/06/202393,923 mi
Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 166
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ALFA ROMEO 166
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- V6 Water Pump Plastic Impeller Failure and Overheating(Serious)
The factory water pump on the 24V Busso V6 engines (2.5, 3.0, and 3.2) features a composite plastic impeller. Over time and thermal cycles, the plastic becomes brittle, developing hairline cracks until it spins loosely on the metal drive shaft. Coolant circulation ceases, causing rapid engine overheating, blown head gaskets, or warped aluminium heads. Specialists fit metal-impeller pumps with cambelt services.
- Integrated Control System (ICS) and Heater Matrix Leaks(Moderate)
The dashboard centre console contains the Integrated Control System (ICS) screen governing climate, audio, and trip functions. Directly above the main electrical modules sits the cabin heater matrix. Ageing plastic matrix end tanks crack, leaking hot ethylene glycol coolant directly into the wiring looms and ECUs. This leads to flickering ICS displays, battery drain, and screen locking if code cards are missing.
- Front Upper and Lower Suspension Wishbone Bush Wear(Moderate)
The heavy executive saloon chassis and front-wheel drive place high loads on the double-wishbone front suspension. In the UK, road salt and potholed tarmac deteriorate the upper wishbone rubber bushes and lower arm rear compliance bushes. This generates loud squeaking over road bumps, steering vagueness, and rapid scrub on the inside shoulders of front tyres.
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- V6 Water Pump Plastic Impeller Failure and OverheatingSerious
The factory water pump on the 24V Busso V6 engines (2.5, 3.0, and 3.2) features a composite plastic impeller. Over time and thermal cycles, the plastic becomes brittle, developing hairline cracks until it spins loosely on the metal drive shaft. Coolant circulation ceases, causing rapid engine overheating, blown head gaskets, or warped aluminium heads. Specialists fit metal-impeller pumps with cambelt services.
- Integrated Control System (ICS) and Heater Matrix LeaksModerate
The dashboard centre console contains the Integrated Control System (ICS) screen governing climate, audio, and trip functions. Directly above the main electrical modules sits the cabin heater matrix. Ageing plastic matrix end tanks crack, leaking hot ethylene glycol coolant directly into the wiring looms and ECUs. This leads to flickering ICS displays, battery drain, and screen locking if code cards are missing.
- Front Upper and Lower Suspension Wishbone Bush WearModerate
The heavy executive saloon chassis and front-wheel drive place high loads on the double-wishbone front suspension. In the UK, road salt and potholed tarmac deteriorate the upper wishbone rubber bushes and lower arm rear compliance bushes. This generates loud squeaking over road bumps, steering vagueness, and rapid scrub on the inside shoulders of front tyres.
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