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J821 DYV

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,954 mi
Last recorded78,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 DYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 78,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,405 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 76,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 73,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,427 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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J821 DYV is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J821 DYV, 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 J821 DYV registered?

J821 DYV is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J821 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J821 DYV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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