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P378 LFM

1996 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,143 mi
Last recorded128,143 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 164108,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 LFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 128,143 miles

Advise. attention to slight corrosion,to rear sus. cradle.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 125,245 miles

Advise. slight corrosion on exhaust.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 125,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Advise. slight corrosion on exhaust.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 122,137 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 122,137 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 119,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 114,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 108,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 99,657 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 90,532 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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P378 LFM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 108,257 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 P378 LFM, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P378 LFM registered?

P378 LFM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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