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B12 ATA

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 ATA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,296 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 122,295 miles

Fuel hose leaking from tank (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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B12 ATA is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,414 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 B12 ATA, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B12 ATA registered?

B12 ATA is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is B12 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 ATA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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