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R560 PWO

1998 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,868 mi
Last recorded124,868 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 PWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 124,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 119,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 114,419 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 114,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 104,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,567 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 93,461 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear suspension crossmember

variousd areas of corrosion to underside of vehic le

Fail 26 May 2006 93,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

adv corrosion to both rear inner arches next to top suspension mounts

adv corrosion to floors and inner sill to floor both sides

adv front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

adv rear coil springs corroded

adv slight corrosion to both rear floors next to suspension mounts

adv slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

strong adv rear suspension cross member heavily corroded

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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R560 PWO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R560 PWO, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R560 PWO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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