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P408 ANJ

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Purple Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 ANJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 66,805 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,326 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BUSH NEEDS ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE. † †

Fail 1 Jul 2006 61,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 56,038 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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P408 ANJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Purple with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P408 ANJ, 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 P408 ANJ registered?

P408 ANJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P408 ANJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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