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L250 MNM

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

170,806 mi
Last recorded170,806 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 MNM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 170,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear door not opening from inside the vehicle

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 170,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear door not opening from inside the vehicle

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 165,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

bonnet struts defective

centre exhaust support rubber missing & pipe sits on rear subframe

Fail 6 Sep 2011 164,954 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

bonnet struts defective

centre exhaust support rubber missing & pipe sits on rear subframe

Pass 9 Sep 2010 160,425 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 160,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 154,602 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 154,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 148,310 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oily

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2008 148,241 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oily

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 142,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 142,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 141,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear flexi hoses perished

handbrake lever is close to the end of its working travel

Pass 5 Sep 2006 133,074 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 133,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 133,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake travel high

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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L250 MNM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 L250 MNM, 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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L250 MNM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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