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L276 YCC

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,494 mi
Last recorded126,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 YCC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 107,770 miles

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

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2008 97,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 97,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,492 miles

10% BRAKE IMBALANCE FRONT FOOTBRAKE.

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGES.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PARTS.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

O/S/F DRIVING LAMP LENS BROKEN.

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING AT EDGES.

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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L276 YCC is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver 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 L276 YCC, 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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L276 YCC is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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