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P285 VUA

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,546 mi
Last recorded35,546 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 VUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,985 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,985 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,301 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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P285 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P285 VUA, 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 P285 VUA registered?

P285 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P285 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 VUA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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