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L162 VLY

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,263 mi
Last recorded90,263 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 VLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 87,891 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 87,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,567 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L162 VLY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 113,796 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 L162 VLY, 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 32 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 L162 VLY registered?

L162 VLY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L162 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L162 VLY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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