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H177 HRJ

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH177 HRJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 98,552 miles

front + rear sub frames corroded

front No. plate damaged

nearside + offside front anti-roll bar link bushes poor condition

nearside + offside front wishbones corroded

nearside + offside rear springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear brake back plate corroded

parking brake appoaching last reserve of travel

Fail 5 Aug 2009 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front + rear sub frames corroded

front No. plate damaged

nearside + offside front anti-roll bar link bushes poor condition

nearside + offside front wishbones corroded

nearside + offside rear springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear brake back plate corroded

parking brake appoaching last reserve of travel

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,931 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 94,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 94,895 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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H177 HRJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H177 HRJ, 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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H177 HRJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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