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H872 CVS

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,991 mi
Last recorded122,991 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 CVS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 122,991 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 122,986 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise on both rear shock absorber housing rusted

advise on both rear suspension coil springs rusted

advise on offside light lens cracked no white light showing

advise on offside rear tyre nailed

advise on rear subframe/housing rusty

advise on stonechip on nearside windscreen

stron advise on nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and cracking

strong advise on offside front tyre close too 1.6mm legal limit and cracking

strong advise on petrol tank strap rusted

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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H872 CVS is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H872 CVS, 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 H872 CVS registered?

H872 CVS is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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