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H796 XGO

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,018 mi
Last recorded102,018 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 XGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,954 miles

bad oil leak from engine

surface corrosion along length of underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2008 101,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bad oil leak from engine

surface corrosion along length of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2005 101,649 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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H796 XGO is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H796 XGO, 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 H796 XGO registered?

H796 XGO is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H796 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H796 XGO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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