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J637 YVW

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,232 mi
Last recorded183,232 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ637 YVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 183,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advanced corrosion and pitting on both sides rear brake discs

advanced wear in both front brake discs

rear x member corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2010 183,224 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advanced corrosion and pitting on both sides rear brake discs

advanced wear in both front brake discs

rear x member corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2009 163,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all exhaust mount rings perished

long travel on park brake lever

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2009 163,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all exhaust mount rings perished

long travel on park brake lever

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2008 154,774 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 154,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 152,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 149,804 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 149,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

all flexi brake hoses perished.

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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J637 YVW is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J637 YVW, 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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J637 YVW is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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