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N21 JLE

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 JLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 149,801 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 149,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Unable to open fuel filler to correctly check (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,781 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 149,781 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,126 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2015 148,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,352 miles

nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 139,373 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 138,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 136,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 133,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight exh manifold area,o/s/f tyre close to limitrear discs corrodingwater in n/s headlamp,slight inter action o/s/r lamp

Pass 17 Feb 2009 131,477 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 131,444 miles

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

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

slight leak from front exhaust flange

Pass 12 Mar 2008 128,458 miles

Centre exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, looks to of been under-inflated at some time?

Noise coming from steering column/switch area when steering wheel turned.

Oil leak

Parking brake cables outer casings deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 128,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, looks to of been under-inflated at some time?

Noise coming from steering column/switch area when steering wheel turned.

Oil leak

Parking brake cables outer casings deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 124,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 117,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 117,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine moving when under load. Poss' worn engine mount?

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N21 JLE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N21 JLE, 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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N21 JLE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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