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P493 MFM

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,724 mi
Last recorded108,724 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 MFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 108,724 miles

front tyres close to arches on full lock

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,345 miles

corrosion at rear chassis rails

long travel at parking brake lever

Fail 9 Aug 2012 107,328 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,672 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 106,662 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 102,462 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 79,797 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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P493 MFM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P493 MFM, 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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P493 MFM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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