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R272 YAT

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 YAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 115,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 114,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 112,343 miles

advise fit new o/s no plate lt bulb advise remove kinks fron fuel filter in and out pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2009 111,331 miles

corrosion to both rear chassis sections

Pass 25 Jul 2008 107,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 107,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 103,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 103,819 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 98,258 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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R272 YAT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R272 YAT, 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 R272 YAT registered?

R272 YAT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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