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G164 GVG

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,855 mi
Last recorded154,855 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 GVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 154,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 152,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 150,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 148,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 145,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 144,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 144,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 139,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 133,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 124,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 105,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged (still operating)

nearside c.v gaiter starting to deteriorate

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside c.v gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 May 2011 100,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 100,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 95,531 miles

n/s parking brake is not as effective as expected

Pass 13 Jul 2005 91,647 miles

Rear Tyres Getting Low on Tread on Inner Edge.

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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G164 GVG is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G164 GVG, 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 G164 GVG registered?

G164 GVG is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G164 GVG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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