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G861 VKP

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,205 mi
Last recorded90,205 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 VKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s/r tyre side walls perished slight

o/s/f door mirror loose

Fail 25 May 2007 83,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

both rear tyres walls perished

washer jet aim poor

Pass 25 May 2007 83,825 miles

both rear tyres walls perished

washer jet aim poor

Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 78,798 miles

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

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

nsr h/brake lever not reterning fully

osr and nsr flexy brake pipe perished

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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G861 VKP is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G861 VKP, 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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G861 VKP is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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