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N898 JWU

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

190,854 mi
Last recorded190,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 JWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 190,854 miles

Floor and inner sills corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers lazy

Fail 20 May 2025 190,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Floor and inner sills corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers lazy

Pass 17 May 2024 187,626 miles

Inner sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 May 2024 187,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 186,406 miles

All four tyres worn on edges and close to the limit

All suspension arms corroded

Chassis,inner sills and floor slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 186,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All four tyres worn on edges and close to the limit

All suspension arms corroded

Chassis,inner sills and floor slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 185,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Floor,chassis,inner sills slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 184,312 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 184,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 182,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 182,851 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 174,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes steering components and suspension bushes covered in grease

Pass 9 Jan 2018 165,254 miles

All suspension items and brake pipes covered in a heavy coating of grease making a full inspection dificult

Pass 11 Jan 2017 158,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 149,648 miles

Slight interaction between offside rear side light and indicator

Pass 8 Jan 2015 145,689 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jan 2014 140,884 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jan 2013 136,304 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 133,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 133,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 128,717 miles

under body heavily greased

Pass 14 Jan 2010 123,723 miles

Underbody,steering,suspension and brake components are heavily greased\undersealed.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 118,512 miles

All steel brake pipes are heavily greased\undersealed.

All underbody,steering,suspension and braking components are heavily greased\undersealed.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 113,783 miles

Brake pipes and components are heavily greased/undersealed in some areas making inspection difficult.

Underbody,Suspension subframes and components are heavily greased/undersealed in some areas making inspection difficult.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 106,867 miles

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

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

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

Parts of Underbody,Brake pipes and suspension components are heavily undersealed making some items difficult to test.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 106,867 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parts of Underbody,Brake pipes and suspension components are heavily undersealed making some items difficult to test.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 100,914 miles

Parts of underbody,brake pipes and suspension components heavily undersealed making some items difficult to test.

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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N898 JWU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 N898 JWU, 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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N898 JWU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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