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P221 RYU

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 RYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 104,161 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near front of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near front of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 103,108 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 103,108 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2019 102,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,181 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre (rear) exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

front fuel pipes on engine badly perished

offside steering rack mounting bracket sitting very close to the front anti roll bar

plastic shrouds missing from both front seat belt stalks

rubber dust boots on both front suspension legs deteriorated and split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,301 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

dust bellows/bump stops deteriorated on both front shock absorbers

fuel filter/ bracket incorrect size. temporary repair made to make secure and not fouling suspension.

offside steering rack mounting bracket securing pin very close to the front antiroll bar

Fail 14 Jun 2007 95,936 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

dust bellows deteriorated on both front shock absorbers

offside steering rack mounting bracket securing pin very close to the front antiroll bar. recommend attention

Pass 8 May 2006 90,796 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 90,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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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P221 RYU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P221 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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P221 RYU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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