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Alfa Romeo 164

Red and Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,959 cc

D1 EKLMOT history

D1 EKL is a red and black petrol Alfa Romeo 164 first used on 25 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,539 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 EKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
164
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 EKL was last recorded at 114,539 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,520 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,539 miles
  • 2025 – 114,520 miles
  • 2024 – 113,986 miles
  • 2022 – 112,649 miles
  • 2021 – 111,013 miles
  • 2020 – 109,598 miles
  • 2019 – 107,566 miles
  • 2018 – 105,108 miles
  • 2017 – 103,258 miles
  • 2016 – 100,720 miles
  • 2015 – 98,134 miles
  • 2014 – 97,302 miles
  • 2013 – 94,928 miles
  • 2012 – 91,497 miles
  • 2011 – 87,669 miles
  • 2010 – 81,479 miles
  • 2009 – 78,864 miles
  • 2008 – 74,670 miles
  • 2007 – 70,361 miles
  • 2006 – 67,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,539 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,539 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,539 miles
    Test number
    319971905149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,520 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,520 miles
    Test number
    966710529113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    260352803388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,986 miles (+1,337)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    417348983951
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  5. Pass112,649 miles (+1,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,649 miles
    Test number
    526737942058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes at front by engine (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,013 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,013 miles
    Test number
    611486376721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,598 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,598 miles
    Test number
    427698789279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,566 miles (+2,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,566 miles
    Test number
    768813027635
    • AdvisorySlight Engine oil leak.

  9. Pass105,108 miles (+1,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,108 miles
    Test number
    771047571991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,258 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    443106597863
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail103,245 miles (+2,525)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,245 miles
    Test number
    458792452163
    • DangerousDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass100,720 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,720 miles
    Test number
    370505990145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,134 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,134 miles
    Test number
    247943985427
    • NoteFront brake pads look low.
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRadiator hevely corroded.

  14. Fail98,134 miles (+832)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,134 miles
    Test number
    789172365103
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRadiator hevely corroded and cooling fins missing.
    • NoteRear pads show signs of getting very hot.

  15. Pass97,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    325183174244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,302 miles (+2,374)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    778722474215
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass94,928 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,928 miles
    Test number
    528985873292
    • NoteAll four suspention coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  18. Fail94,923 miles (+3,426)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,923 miles
    Test number
    548513373292
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll four suspention coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass91,497 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    225619772221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,669 miles (+6,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    835966071229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass81,479 miles (+2,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    331478270278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  22. Pass78,864 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,864 miles
    Test number
    891432179275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail78,858 miles (+4,188)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,858 miles
    Test number
    653931079281
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass74,670 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,670 miles
    Test number
    964016978284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,650 miles (+4,289)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    680398868253
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass70,361 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    800577147225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    843126056263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 EKL

Does D1 EKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 EKL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 EKL?
The MOT on D1 EKL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 EKL done?
D1 EKL was recorded at 114,539 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,373 miles a year.
Has D1 EKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 EKL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on D1 EKL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on D1 EKL find?
D1 EKL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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