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P900 RON

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,662 mi
Last recorded46,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 RON
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Slight dampness of oil underneath front of engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 46,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Slight dampness of oil underneath front of engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,810 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 45,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,170 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 45,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both manifold to down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,457 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both front seat belt buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,572 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joints (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 39,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,810 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 30,810 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,480 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,587 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 26,577 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,628 miles

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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P900 RON is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P900 RON, 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 P900 RON registered?

P900 RON is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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