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N76 YJH

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,928 mi
Last recorded156,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 YJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 156,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 156,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 153,100 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 153,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel hose on fuel rail perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2010 146,123 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 140,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 129,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 122,090 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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N76 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N76 YJH, 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 N76 YJH registered?

N76 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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