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R168 EOA

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

197,692 mi
Last recorded197,692 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 EOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 197,692 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 195,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 193,212 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 191,072 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 191,064 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 189,463 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 187,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 184,752 miles

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wear

Fail 2 Feb 2018 184,752 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wear

Pass 17 Feb 2017 182,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate box holed (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 179,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 176,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 173,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 170,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 166,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 163,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 161,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 157,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 152,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 149,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 144,892 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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R168 EOA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R168 EOA, 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 R168 EOA registered?

R168 EOA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R168 EOA safe to buy?

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