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F322 PYV

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF322 PYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 122,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disks worn and corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Dec 2013 122,225 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disks worn and corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 117,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,058 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 112,058 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 103,691 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 103,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 137,008 miles

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

both rear brake disc shrouds corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2008 137,008 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake disc shrouds corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 127,708 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake near limet of travel

Pass 22 Sep 2006 113,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

hand brake lever near end of travel

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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F322 PYV is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,734 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 F322 PYV, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F322 PYV is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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