MOT Status
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197,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wear
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate box holed (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 164?
Based on 9,130 MOT tests across 1,690 vehicles.
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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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