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P894 NBA

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

124,185 mi
Last recorded124,185 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 NBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2005 124,185 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P894 NBA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P894 NBA, 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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What year was P894 NBA registered?

P894 NBA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P894 NBA safe to buy?

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