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J99 ALF

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,543 mi
Last recorded147,543 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 ALF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 147,543 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 147,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 140,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 140,058 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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J99 ALF is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J99 ALF, 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 J99 ALF registered?

J99 ALF is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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