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G160 SCG

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,964 mi
Last recorded100,964 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 SCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 100,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 93,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 77,200 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 77,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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G160 SCG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,414 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 G160 SCG, 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 36 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 G160 SCG registered?

G160 SCG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G160 SCG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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