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N78 YJH

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 YJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,910 miles

Parking brake warning light on

brake servo not working well from cold, advise attention.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 94,909 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake hoses not secured in holders. nsf tyre 3mm, tracking needs looking at.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 91,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 88,512 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 88,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 84,585 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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N78 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N78 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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N78 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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