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K180 VVV

1992 Alfa Romeo 164

White Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,940 mi
Last recorded203,940 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164127,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK180 VVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 203,940 miles

Brake warning light is illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount is slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub frame is slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 203,641 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 203,641 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 203,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 203,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 202,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutc pedal very siff to operate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

windows not working

Fail 13 Oct 2014 202,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutc pedal very siff to operate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

windows not working

Pass 26 Sep 2013 202,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

jacking point repaired and undersealed

plastic sills cant see bodywork

red light on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2013 202,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

jacking point repaired and undersealed

plastic sills cant see bodywork

red light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2012 201,380 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 198,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 192,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 186,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rust in boot floor

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2008 186,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rust in boot floor

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 178,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

has long handbrake travel

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 172,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Travel on handbrake lever

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 163,802 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 163,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all tyres worn on the edges

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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K180 VVV is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 in White with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K180 VVV, 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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K180 VVV is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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