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G685 OGN

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 OGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,520 miles

rera tyres cracking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,415 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

o/s/f jacking point area corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,414 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning lamp illuminated

o/s/f jacking point area corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,228 miles

both rear suspension tie rods slightly bent

Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension tie rods slightly bent

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,114 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 84,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 84,093 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,049 miles

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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G685 OGN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G685 OGN, 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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G685 OGN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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