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G438 GCX

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 GCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2006 106,474 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in offside rear tyre.

nearside front inner wing signs of corrosion.

offside rear wing dented.

oil leak

rear body behind bumper corroded away.

signs of corrosion of both rear wheel arches.

small cut side wall of nearside rear tyre.

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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G438 GCX is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G438 GCX, 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 G438 GCX registered?

G438 GCX is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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