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G997 RKE

1988 Alfa Romeo 164

White Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,640 mi
Last recorded26,640 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164100,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 RKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 26,640 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jun 2024 25,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2024 25,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Apr 2023 25,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 21,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,104 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,406 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 510 miles

exhaust tailpipe repaired

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 3,782 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted/race prepared

Pass 13 Sep 2006 155 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 164?

Based on 9,130 MOT tests across 1,690 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 947
Brake pipe excessively corroded 663
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 593
Steering rack gaiter split 563
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 450
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G997 RKE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 in White with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 100,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 164 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 947 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G997 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 164 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G997 RKE registered?

G997 RKE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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