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P153 KKK

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,794 mi
Last recorded135,794 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 KKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 135,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center exhaust rubber mount splitting

covers on sills

front seat belt covers missing

power steering pipes corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 135,794 miles

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

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

center exhaust rubber mount splitting

covers on sills

front seat belt covers missing

power steering pipes corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 126,476 miles

covers on sills

exhaust cover insecure

front seat belt covers missing

n/s/r lower bush worn

Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 120,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

outer sills covered not fully checked

rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 113,764 miles

lower steering coulmn bush has slight play

o/s & n/s outer sills covered with plastic

o/s/f seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2006 113,764 miles

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

iuter sills covered with plastic

o/s/f seat belt catch missing

play in steering coulmn lower bush

Fail 2 Jun 2006 113,764 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

lower steering coulmn bush worn

o/sw & n/s outer sills covered with plastic

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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P153 KKK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 90,759 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 P153 KKK, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P153 KKK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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