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CF52 FZM

2002 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,983 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 68,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake disc slightly pitted / rusty surfaces

both rear brake disc slightly pitted / rusty surfaces

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake disc slightly pitted / rusty surfaces

both rear brake disc slightly pitted / rusty surfaces

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

PAS fluid resivour low

Pass 7 Nov 2009 60,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside outer tyre wall damaged / cut

park brake travel near max limit

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,827 miles

possible fluid leak from power steering pipe

slight distortion on o/s rear tie bar

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light staying on

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

rear wiperblade broken

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,584 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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CF52 FZM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CF52 FZM, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CF52 FZM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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