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F518 OUD

1988 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on6 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164100,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 OUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2006 149,065 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 149,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pad warning/fluid level lamp on,(faulty electrics)

front flexi brake hoses starting to crack.

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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F518 OUD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 100,904 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 F518 OUD, 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 38 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 F518 OUD registered?

F518 OUD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F518 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 OUD 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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