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P299 FGM

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

142,750 mi
Last recorded142,750 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 FGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2007 142,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 137,822 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 137,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 137,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P299 FGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 P299 FGM, 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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P299 FGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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