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P524 OLR

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 OLR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 103,041 miles

REAR SUSPRNSION BEAM RUSTING

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 30 Jun 2007 102,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

NEARSIDE FRONT ,OFFSIDE FRONT, NEARSIDE REAR ,AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREADS VERY LOW ON EDGES.OK FOR MOT TEST AT TIME OF TEST

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM RUSTING

Pass 21 Jun 2006 98,563 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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P524 OLR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P524 OLR, 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 P524 OLR registered?

P524 OLR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P524 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 OLR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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