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H498 HPB

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 HPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 112,961 miles

nearside rear tyre is just legal

Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,702 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 109,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit and is worn on inner edge

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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H498 HPB is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H498 HPB, 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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What year was H498 HPB registered?

H498 HPB is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is H498 HPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 HPB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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