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J76 MLP

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,509 mi
Last recorded154,509 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 MLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 154,509 miles

Slight interraction noted at tail lamps

Fail 20 Jan 2012 154,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight interraction noted at tail lamps

Pass 24 Apr 2010 154,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 153,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 153,215 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 153,215 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to test sills

Pass 20 Sep 2006 152,427 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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J76 MLP is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J76 MLP, 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 J76 MLP registered?

J76 MLP is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J76 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J76 MLP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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