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G749 GNG

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,112 mi
Last recorded89,112 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 GNG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,112 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 89,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,618 miles

both sides front floor have corroshion in a non perscribed area

both sills have plastic covers

near side front fog light glass broken

Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,584 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both sides front floor have corroshion in a non perscribed area

both sills have plastic covers

near side front fog light glass broken

Pass 8 Sep 2006 87,018 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 86,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 85,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G749 GNG is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G749 GNG, 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 G749 GNG registered?

G749 GNG is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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