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R918 KRC

1997 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,288 mi
Last recorded54,288 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 16490,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 KRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,840 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,753 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,733 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,693 miles

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 2 Feb 2015 49,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,411 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,331 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,121 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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R918 KRC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R918 KRC, 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 R918 KRC registered?

R918 KRC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R918 KRC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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