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N705 BOL

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 BOL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,735 miles

front brake disc worn

front brake pads low.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,733 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc worn

front brake pads low.

rear exhaust rubbers cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,723 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rubbers perrished

o/s/f floor damaged by jacking point

Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubbers perrished

o/s/f floor damaged by jacking point

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

Slight travel on handbrake.

offside front jacking point damaged.

Fail 26 Jun 2007 60,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2006 56,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,443 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
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N705 BOL is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N705 BOL, 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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N705 BOL is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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