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H460 UCW

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,830 mi
Last recorded176,830 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2005
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH460 UCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2005 176,830 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)

original advises still apply

Fail 21 Sep 2005 176,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hole in nearside boot floor (not in prescribed area)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil warning light on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear back plates badly corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H460 UCW is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H460 UCW, 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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H460 UCW is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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