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H469 FJB

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

195,094 mi
Last recorded195,094 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH469 FJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 195,094 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 195,094 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 191,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 191,328 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 187,327 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 187,327 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 181,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 181,446 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 176,893 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED OUT OF AREA. OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 176,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED OUT OF AREA. OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 176,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 176,113 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 172,388 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear subframe and suspension components corroded, both outer sils coverd with plastic protectors osr tyre worn ,engine smokey does not affect other road users and clears when warm

Fail 11 Dec 2006 172,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear subframe and suspension components corroded, both outer sills coverd with plastic protectors, os rear tyre worn

Fail 24 Nov 2006 172,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear subframe and suspension components corroded,both outer sills coverd with plastic protectors,osr tyre worn

Pass 7 Dec 2005 165,571 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 165,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounts perisihng

handbrake linkage worn

nsr flexi hose perishing

oil leak

outer sils coverd by side skirts

slight oil dampnees at steering rack area

various suspension bushes and mounts perishing

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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H469 FJB is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 H469 FJB, 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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H469 FJB is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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