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P696 XDW

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 XDW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,730 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills rusted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,730 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,744 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,977 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

few rust spots

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,057 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,057 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,659 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust spots under car

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,176 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,016 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

some play to steering

Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,930 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,377 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,104 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 53,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P696 XDW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P696 XDW, 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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P696 XDW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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