CarVerify

Free Car Check

N564 FOO

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,280 mi
Last recorded115,280 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 FOO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,280 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 115,280 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,472 miles

Oil leak

air bag light stays on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,472 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light stays on

Pass 17 Nov 2012 111,862 miles

airbag lamp stays on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,689 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 101,977 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
Full Alfa Romeo 164 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N564 FOO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N564 FOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N564 FOO?

You can check the full history of N564 FOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N564 FOO registered?

N564 FOO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N564 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N564 FOO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N564 FOO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N564 FOO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.