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N749 HOR

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,612 mi
Last recorded132,612 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 HOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,612 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 132,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Near side front tyre slightly rubbs on wheel arch liner.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front seat belt cover missing,but not affecting its operation.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 132,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 129,412 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 129,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 116,218 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 116,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 104,717 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 104,717 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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N749 HOR is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N749 HOR, 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 N749 HOR registered?

N749 HOR is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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