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P247 GRM

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,656 mi
Last recorded81,656 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 GRM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 81,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,657 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 76,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,045 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 75,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,663 miles

vehicle rusty underneath in general

Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,815 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 72,815 miles

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

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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P247 GRM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P247 GRM, 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 P247 GRM registered?

P247 GRM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P247 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 GRM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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