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J136 GGC

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

213,158 mi
Last recorded213,158 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 GGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 213,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 212,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 211,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 206,368 miles

o/s handbrake low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 199,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 191,975 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust weak and in poor condition

offside headlamp beam image poor and on limits

offside rear brake pipe corroded

signs that offside front flexi brake hose has been rubbing on tyre but not rubbing at time of test on lock to lock test-needs further investigation and possible adjustment

slight damage to offside front flexi brake hose where has been rubbing in the past

slight exhaust blow at rear

some play in offside steering rack

Fail 28 May 2010 191,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

exhaust weak and in poor condition

offside headlamp beam image poor and on limits

offside rear brake pipe corroded

signs that offside front flexi brake hose has been rubbing on tyre but not rubbing at time of test on lock to lock test-needs further investigation and possible adjustment

slight damage to offside front flexi brake hose where has been rubbing in the past

slight exhaust blow at rear

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 182,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 174,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 174,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 164,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 164,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 151,787 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 151,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J136 GGC is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 127,018 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 J136 GGC, 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 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J136 GGC is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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