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G590 MGH

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,383 mi
Last recorded64,383 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG590 MGH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,383 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,382 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s front spot not working

o/s rear seat belt shroud missing

o/s rear seat belt shroud missing

rear exhaust mountings badly perished

rear suspention x member starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,604 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 63,588 miles

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

offside rear brake hose is starting to crack.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,573 miles

offside rear handbrake effort a bit low

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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G590 MGH 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G590 MGH, 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 G590 MGH registered?

G590 MGH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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