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H158 DFV

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,523 mi
Last recorded14,523 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 DFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 14,523 miles

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

slight wear in n/s.f w/bone bush

Pass 10 Mar 2007 153,469 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 153,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 152,577 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 152,577 miles

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

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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H158 DFV is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 117,193 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 H158 DFV, 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 35 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 H158 DFV registered?

H158 DFV is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H158 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H158 DFV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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