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G888 ONJ

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,137 mi
Last recorded62,137 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 ONJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 62,137 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 62,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 62,014 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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G888 ONJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G888 ONJ, 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 G888 ONJ registered?

G888 ONJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G888 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G888 ONJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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