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R664 DHU

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 DHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion rear subframe

Pass 17 Nov 2020

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 151,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,662 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing is slightly corroded

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Sub frame is slightly corroded

Rear exhaust clamp is broken

Fail 11 Apr 2017 148,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing is slightly corroded

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Sub frame is slightly corroded

Rear exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to both front and rear subframes

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 148,569 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust rubbers perished

rear brakes binding

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 135,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,267 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 131,675 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 128,531 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 128,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 123,291 miles

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

small cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2010 123,291 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

small cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2010 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Metal coolant pipe corroded from radiator

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear both edges

Nearside power steering pipes (under vehicle)corroded and slightly seaping,

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside front window inop

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temp warning light on dash,temp guage sitting halfway, coolant at correct level

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,465 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 112,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 114,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 110,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 106,219 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 106,204 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R664 DHU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R664 DHU, 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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R664 DHU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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