MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front tyres close to arches on full lock
non standard suspension fitted
corrosion at rear chassis rails
long travel at parking brake lever
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)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
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.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 164?
Based on 9,130 MOT tests across 1,690 vehicles.
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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.
Is P493 MFM safe to buy?
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