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H79 NVY

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

177,634 mi
Last recorded177,634 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 NVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2006 177,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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H79 NVY is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 H79 NVY, 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 H79 NVY registered?

H79 NVY is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H79 NVY safe to buy?

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