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F986 HGO

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,429 mi
Last recorded61,429 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 HGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,429 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

repairs to plastic covering on offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,131 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,472 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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F986 HGO is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F986 HGO, 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 F986 HGO registered?

F986 HGO is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F986 HGO safe to buy?

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