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G852 SGJ

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG852 SGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,027 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 106,027 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,250 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 101,160 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,323 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 92,008 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 88,011 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2005 88,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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G852 SGJ is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G852 SGJ, 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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G852 SGJ is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 23 July 1990.

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