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J783 YSO

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,688 mi
Last recorded81,688 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ783 YSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

near side front suspension coil spring suspect not seated correctly cant see top of spring in mounting point

suspension very hard all round

Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,859 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 78,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front subframe †floors and all under body heavy surface rust

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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J783 YSO is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc 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 J783 YSO, 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 J783 YSO registered?

J783 YSO is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 10 February 1992.

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The MOT history for J783 YSO 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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