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P601 EJH

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 EJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported multiple rubbers missing or broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

EML IS LIT (INJECTOR WARNING LAMP )

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Rear Body has slight corrosion SUBFRAME IS VERY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014

Centre rear exhaust rubber mount split

Mileage display faulty

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2014

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

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

Centre rear exhaust rubber mount split

Mileage display faulty

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,741 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 88,648 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,348 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

FRont registration plate slightly deteriorated

Middle exhaust is blowing

Underseal applied to brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2011 80,058 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 80,058 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bandaged

osf strut deteriated

underbody and components all undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2006 75,215 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 75,171 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has screw in it

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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P601 EJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 P601 EJH, 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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P601 EJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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