CarVerify

Free Car Check

H662 BYF

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Brown Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH662 BYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 118,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 116,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,638 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 105,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,316 miles

Offside side mirror missing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,851 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box rubber support deteriorated/crack

nearside rear tyre crack tread inner

Fail 7 Dec 2013 84,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box rubber support deteriorated/crack

nearside rear tyre crack tread inner

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,833 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 84,833 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,773 miles

slight play on the steering system

Fail 3 Dec 2011 84,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

slight play on the steering system

washer jets - partially blocked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,678 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 84,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 184,825 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 184,825 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 84,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 83,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,691 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 81,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 164 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H662 BYF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Brown with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H662 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H662 BYF?

You can check the full history of H662 BYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H662 BYF registered?

H662 BYF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H662 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H662 BYF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H662 BYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H662 BYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.