MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
few rust spots
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
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
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)
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.
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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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