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R793 DHU

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 DHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 105,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 105,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011
Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,236 miles

Corossion forming at rear cross member.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 96,230 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corossion forming at rear cross member.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,887 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 88,811 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,634 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 76,634 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,208 miles

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

parking brake nearing the end of its working travel/

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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R793 DHU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R793 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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R793 DHU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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