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L39 BPM

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,680 mi
Last recorded146,680 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 BPM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 146,680 miles

brake pipes rusty, handbrake cable poor,steering joints worn,oil leaks,radiator poor...

Fail 23 Nov 2007 146,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes rusty, handbrake cable poor,steering joints worn,oil leaks,radiator poor...

Pass 24 Nov 2006 141,634 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 141,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to see front or rear brake discs/pads fully?

Pass 29 Nov 2005 134,387 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 134,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear suspension cross member corroding

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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L39 BPM is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 118,356 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 L39 BPM, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L39 BPM is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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