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H790 EGB

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,917 mi
Last recorded149,917 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH790 EGB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 149,917 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 149,916 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/sf strut base corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2007 143,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 134,315 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 134,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 134,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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H790 EGB is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H790 EGB, 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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What year was H790 EGB registered?

H790 EGB is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 18 December 1990.

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