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N195 UHO

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,215 mi
Last recorded165,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 UHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 165,215 miles

Rear multiple exhaust rubber mountings missing, still adequately supported

Fail 22 Dec 2023 165,211 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Dec 2023 165,211 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 165,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 165,067 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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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N195 UHO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 108,257 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N195 UHO, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N195 UHO registered?

N195 UHO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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