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H787 HKJ

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,745 mi
Last recorded158,745 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH787 HKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 158,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake warning light on

unable to turn wipers off

Pass 26 Sep 2023 158,066 miles

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

suspension component rusty

Pass 3 May 2022 154,543 miles

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

suspension component rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2021 154,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 154,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 153,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 152,231 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 151,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 149,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

crack in windscreen on nearside not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 1 Mar 2017 149,826 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

crack in windscreen on nearside not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 16 Aug 2014 149,744 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded and one mounting rubber broken

Front and rear brake discs corroded

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres slightly perrishing

O/S/R parking brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter loose but not insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 149,742 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded and one mounting rubber broken

Fuel filter loose

O/S/R parking brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 149,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

All suspension springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded and one mounting rubber broken

Fuel filter loose

O/S/R parking brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 149,033 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on.

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r hand brake cable outer casing is chaffed

oil level warning indicator illuminated on dash display

Pass 12 Jul 2010 143,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2009 147,517 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 147,517 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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H787 HKJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H787 HKJ, 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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H787 HKJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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