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L261 WGD

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 WGD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 143,090 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 143,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2008 139,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 136,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 132,990 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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L261 WGD 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 80%.

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 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 L261 WGD, 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 L261 WGD registered?

L261 WGD is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L261 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 WGD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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