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N603 YRD

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,712 mi
Last recorded181,712 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 YRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 181,712 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 181,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 169,065 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 169,065 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2005 148,685 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 148,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Sreering Rack Gaiters are Split

O/S Front Tyre close to illegal in ner edge

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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N603 YRD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N603 YRD, 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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N603 YRD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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