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H390 VGO

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,774 mi
Last recorded107,774 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH390 VGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened front rod marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 107,681 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened front rod marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 105,912 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 103,673 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,458 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 101,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 100,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 99,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 99,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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H390 VGO is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,414 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 H390 VGO, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H390 VGO is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 15 October 1990.

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