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J571 XSG

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

107,313 mi
Last recorded107,313 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 XSG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 107,313 miles

n/s/f jacking point corrodedmore than 30cm from stress points

welding at rear chasis where subframe bolts on

Fail 3 Jun 2007 107,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f jacking point corroded more than 30cm from stress points

welding at rear chasis where rear subframe bolts on

Pass 30 May 2006 101,329 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 101,329 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 101,316 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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J571 XSG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 J571 XSG, 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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J571 XSG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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