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H171 JBW

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,420 mi
Last recorded89,420 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 JBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 89,420 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 89,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,555 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 85,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H171 JBW is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H171 JBW, 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 H171 JBW registered?

H171 JBW is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 7 March 1991.

Is H171 JBW safe to buy?

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