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P973 PRE

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 PRE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front seat belts release casings missing

hand brake soon need attention

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2013
Fail 10 Jan 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012
Fail 19 Jan 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front seat belt buckles casing missing

o.s. wiper rubber split and smearing

o.s.r. underside brake pipe resting on top of fuel tank

Pass 18 Jan 2011

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2011

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010

Both front seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside rear handbrake cable securing strap broken

mileage display cannot be read

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,839 miles

offside front and nearside front seat belt stalk caseing covers are missing epxoseing working mechanisms

Fail 22 Jan 2009 42,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front and nearside front seat belt stalk caseing covers are missing epxoseing working mechanisms

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,000 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front discs liped

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,074 miles

Nearside and offside front seat belt stalk locking mechanism missing

Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside front seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,516 miles

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

Nearside and offside front seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

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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P973 PRE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P973 PRE, 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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P973 PRE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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