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G777 AEF

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,233 mi
Last recorded161,233 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG777 AEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 161,233 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 153,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear footbrake application lazy

Pass 15 Nov 2014 153,093 miles

Offside rear footbrake application lazy

Pass 20 Nov 2013 145,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 145,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 138,790 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 132,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 126,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 126,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 121,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 121,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,204 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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G777 AEF is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G777 AEF, 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 G777 AEF registered?

G777 AEF is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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