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K999 RRA

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,311 mi
Last recorded82,311 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 RRA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,311 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 82,311 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 82,238 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2023 82,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,001 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,789 miles

OIL LEAK

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 80,789 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both rear coil springs

leak on gearbox

various brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres close to limits & bald on edges

corrosion on front wishbones

corrosion on main brake pipes & both front pipes to

front brake discs worn

front wipers worn

oil cooler leaking

power steering pipes leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2010 75,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2010 75,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2009 74,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2009 74,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,393 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 68,379 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise no plates,still legible

Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,244 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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K999 RRA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 90,759 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 K999 RRA, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K999 RRA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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