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N99 PPN

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 PPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 93,120 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 90,291 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 89,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021
Fail 22 May 2020 88,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine has serious knock on emissions test

Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

airbag warning light on

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside rear wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 11 May 2010 88,488 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 88,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,109 miles

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

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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N99 PPN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N99 PPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N99 PPN registered?

N99 PPN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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