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H599 HLF

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH599 HLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 58,546 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 57,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 57,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Heavily cracking.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,278 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,906 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,906 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,400 miles

The exhaust rubbers are cracking.

Wipers.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The handbrake is high.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,158 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,082 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 49,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,352 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside 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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H599 HLF is a 1991 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 80%.

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 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 H599 HLF, 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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H599 HLF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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