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J310 DUC

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,894 mi
Last recorded99,894 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ310 DUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill section heavily greased

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

unable to see front or rear brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,484 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box cracked

front and rear number pates starting to deteriorate

slight bend on near side rear suspension tie bar

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,064 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroded

off side front indicator lens insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,489 miles

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,813 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 96,813 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 95,951 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,685 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 94,679 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 93,468 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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J310 DUC is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J310 DUC, 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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J310 DUC is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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