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J701 MCV

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,143 mi
Last recorded149,143 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ701 MCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 149,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 149,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

f/n/s indicator lense missing

f/o/s fog lamp lense broken

Fail 25 Mar 2006 146,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J701 MCV is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J701 MCV, 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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What year was J701 MCV registered?

J701 MCV is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J701 MCV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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