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P603 EJH

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

247,548 mi
Last recorded247,548 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 EJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 247,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 247,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut not tight (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut not tight (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Offside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 247,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Offside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025

Emissions unable to be completed car develops misfire and revs dropping unable to maintain for test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 247,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on exhaust (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front seat belt stalks covers missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 247,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front seat belt stalks covers missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 245,753 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 245,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 236,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 225,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.94mm advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 225,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.270 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.195% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1703hcs (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 16kgs (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.94mm advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 218,761 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 218,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 207,469 miles

coil springs corroded

light corrosion appearing

nearside front seat belt clip surround missing but still operates

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

variouse brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 191,896 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2013 176,849 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2013 176,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 161,556 miles

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

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 143,990 miles

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

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

rear subframe correded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 143,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear subframe correded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 126,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 115,401 miles

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

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

rear tail pipe rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,685 miles

surface rust rear sub frame

Pass 8 Apr 2006 105,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusty

hole in offside rear indicator

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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P603 EJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P603 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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P603 EJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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