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P159 LLD

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,795 mi
Last recorded110,795 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 LLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

both front windscreen wipers poor condition

both rear brake hoses badly perished

exhaust system rattling (catalyst)

handbrake lever travel high

nearside door mirror stability poor

nearside front seat belt buckle stalk covered with wrapping

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly (towards rear of vehicle, near support clip)

offside rear under vehicle covered

outer sills covered

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 23 Feb 2010 110,795 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

both front windscreen wipers poor condition

both rear brake hoses badly perished

exhaust system rattling (catalyst)

handbrake lever travel high

nearside door mirror stability poor

nearside front seat belt buckle stalk covered with wrapping

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly (towards rear of vehicle, near support clip)

offside rear under vehicle covered

outer sills covered

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,023 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

n/s door mirror lose

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

rear flexi brake hoses heavily perished

Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,021 miles

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

engine/gearbox oil leak

n/s door mirror lose

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

rear flexi brake hoses heavily perished

Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 96,095 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 96,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

nearside rear brake hose perrishing

offside rear brake hose perrishing † †

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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P159 LLD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 P159 LLD, 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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P159 LLD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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