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P164 FAL

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,119 mi
Last recorded122,119 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 FAL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2010 122,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,372 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2006 91,621 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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P164 FAL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P164 FAL, 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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What year was P164 FAL registered?

P164 FAL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P164 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 FAL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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