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G959 YND

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,229 mi
Last recorded114,229 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 YND
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,988 miles

Offside Front slight power steering leak on top of pump

Fail 25 Mar 2024 112,964 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight power steering leak on top of pump

Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,737 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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G959 YND is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G959 YND, 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 G959 YND registered?

G959 YND is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G959 YND shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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