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F373 TLA

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 TLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 115,844 miles

water leak from engine. various engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2009 115,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

water leak from engine. various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2008 113,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 110,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 108,275 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 108,275 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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F373 TLA is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F373 TLA, 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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What year was F373 TLA registered?

F373 TLA is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F373 TLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F373 TLA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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