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H62 BTP

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH62 BTP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,030 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)

Wipers smear/judder-front number plate loose- rear number plate faded-stonechip in nearside headlamp-both rear lamp lenses cracked-beam images poor-o/s/f handle -oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on edges-fuel filler elbow on tank perished-handbrake travel long-

front ex flexi joint leaking-strut bellows split-front coil springs corroded-all suspension bushes craking-oil mist pas reservoir-rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 5 Mar 2011 118,245 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 118,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil stains around pas reservoir

Coolant leak

FRont strut gaitors split

Handbrake cable nearside close to exhaust

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear road coil springs badly corroded

all suspension bushes cracked and wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler neck to tank cracked

movement in steering column

offside front fog lamp broken

play in handbrake lever

small blow from front downpipe

washers require adjustment

Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,536 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 112,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 106,931 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 106,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,377 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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H62 BTP is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H62 BTP, 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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H62 BTP is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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