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F985 ONK

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,958 mi
Last recorded51,958 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 ONK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,958 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

due to major brake fluid leak on o/s/r brake pipe

sills fitted with factory type sill covers -some corrosion evident behind

slight o/s and n/s rear lamp earth issues

some wear in o/s rack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,749 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 50,749 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front and rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,291 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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F985 ONK is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F985 ONK, 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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F985 ONK is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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