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P924 HGM

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 HGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 137,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill/floor pan both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 126,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 125,748 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,755 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2022 114,936 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 114,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,067 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,063 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,528 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,885 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 100,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 192,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 149,894 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 186,428 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 145,450 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 140,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,112 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 127,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 120,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 114,099 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 114,084 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,058 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 105,044 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,050 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,613 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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P924 HGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P924 HGM, 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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P924 HGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P924 HGM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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