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P965 ARU

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 ARU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 May 2013 94,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 94,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre back seat belt was taken out

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 86,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,070 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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P965 ARU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P965 ARU, 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 P965 ARU registered?

P965 ARU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P965 ARU safe to buy?

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