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GPF 3V

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,733 mi
Last recorded124,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 3V
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 124,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 123,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 123,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 122,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,663 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 122,663 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 120,460 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 116,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 113,215 miles

both front inner wheel arch liners removed for test

Fail 22 Apr 2010 113,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

exhaust emissions test only just passed

non standard wheels fitted

parking brake lever is near the end of its travel

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,593 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at suspension area upper webbing.

Front tyres are wearing low on tread edges. ( nearside is smooth on outer edge and near to limits )

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Several chips in windscreen in swept area but less than 40mm in size.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,208 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 103,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake inbalence on the limit 25%

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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GPF 3V is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 113,796 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 GPF 3V, 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 32 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 GPF 3V registered?

GPF 3V is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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