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P164 RYU

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 RYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 76,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,745 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/f tyre 75% worn

Fail 29 Mar 2017 74,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/f tyre 75% worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,911 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,745 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,317 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,235 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,218 miles

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

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

brake pipe to rear hoses corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,448 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 70,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2012 70,444 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,403 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,403 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,394 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,577 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 66,577 miles

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

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

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

front tyres excessivley worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,579 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 RYU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P164 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

P164 RYU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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