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H479 NJN

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,288 mi
Last recorded127,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH479 NJN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 127,288 miles

Oil leak

shock pivit bearings

Fail 17 Jul 2009 127,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

shock pivit bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2008 122,772 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 122,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 119,267 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 119,267 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front tyres

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 118,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 118,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside shock pivit bearing

nearside front tyre on limits

offside and nearside front lower balljoint rubbers split

windscreen

Pass 19 May 2006 113,205 miles

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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H479 NJN is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H479 NJN, 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 H479 NJN registered?

H479 NJN is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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