MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe flexis close to wheels on full lock but not touching.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Emissions not tested due to poor running
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 164?
Based on 9,130 MOT tests across 1,690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N685 FDM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 N685 FDM, 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 N685 FDM registered?
N685 FDM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 24 January 1996.
Is N685 FDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N685 FDM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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