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N418 GFM

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 GFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 94,832 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2009 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s handbrake cable insecure

Pass 17 May 2008 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front damper gaitors torn

front subframe corroded

Fail 15 May 2008 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front damper gaitors torn

front subframe corroded

rear damper gaitors torn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,304 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 86,300 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 83,812 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N418 GFM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N418 GFM, 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 N418 GFM registered?

N418 GFM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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