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N270 YJH

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 YJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,989 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 82,605 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 82,602 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 80,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 78,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 76,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 73,874 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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N270 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N270 YJH, 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 N270 YJH registered?

N270 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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