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G525 XTW

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,283 mi
Last recorded147,283 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 XTW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 147,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear whel arch corrosion

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

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

Rear brake splash guards corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 147,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hoses (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear splash guard corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

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

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

bonnet corroded

extensiveunder body corrosion

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 145,299 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement extensively deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

bonnet corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

extensive under body corrosion

o/s/r arch corroded

rear sub frame corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 143,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2014 142,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2012 139,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 138,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyre side walls cracking and perished

front bonnet corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Aug 2010 133,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

o/s/f jack point corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 133,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

o/s/f jack point corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2009 133,699 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 12 Oct 2007 126,498 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nsr and osf jacking points rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2006 119,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 119,843 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all brake pipes corroded

all suspension components corroded

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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G525 XTW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G525 XTW, 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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G525 XTW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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