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H686 YYE

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,099 mi
Last recorded100,099 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 YYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,099 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 100,099 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,088 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,776 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,687 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 99,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 99,681 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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H686 YYE is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H686 YYE, 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 H686 YYE registered?

H686 YYE is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 28 February 1991.

Is H686 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H686 YYE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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