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P513 UDU

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 UDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 124,427 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 124,376 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,966 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 118,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 112,168 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 108,996 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 108,936 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper

Pass 6 Mar 2007 104,009 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 104,004 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 98,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 98,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P513 UDU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P513 UDU, 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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P513 UDU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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