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J956 GAH

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,168 mi
Last recorded195,168 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 GAH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 195,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 186,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 186,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 176,690 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2006 76,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J956 GAH is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J956 GAH, 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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J956 GAH is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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