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N611 PUV

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN611 PUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,589 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer hanging rubber badly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,744 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 66,404 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f electric window switch n/working on door

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,964 miles

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

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

rear exuast rubber perishid

Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,941 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

front number plate marked

rear exhaust box rubber mount split + perished

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,467 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 46,467 miles

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

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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N611 PUV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N611 PUV, 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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N611 PUV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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