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J83 ORT

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,210 mi
Last recorded58,210 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ83 ORT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 56,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 54,620 miles

Central Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 52,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 49,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 48,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2021 48,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 47,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 45,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 45,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 45,192 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2016 43,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil pressure light on

Fail 16 May 2014 39,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil pressure light on

Pass 9 May 2013 37,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 28,755 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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J83 ORT is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 J83 ORT, 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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J83 ORT is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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