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N713 FJC

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,086 mi
Last recorded132,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN713 FJC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2008 132,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 126,347 miles

exhaust rattle

front cross member corroded

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2006 122,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 122,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2006

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N713 FJC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 N713 FJC, 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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N713 FJC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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