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P602 EJH

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,191 mi
Last recorded93,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 EJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wiper starting to drag

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper starting to split on end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 14 Jan 2016 93,108 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose nut (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wiper starting to drag

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper starting to split on end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 1 May 2015 93,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside handbrke low reading

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,116 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,570 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 76,506 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2007 71,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front headlight minor damage

rear no plate min or damage

Pass 21 May 2007 71,406 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front headlight minor damage

rear no plate min or damage

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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P602 EJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P602 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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P602 EJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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