MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 164?
Based on 9,130 MOT tests across 1,690 vehicles.
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R280 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R280 TBU, 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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R280 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 17 October 1997.
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