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L403 JVM

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,507 mi
Last recorded85,507 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL403 JVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 85,507 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 83,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,902 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 80,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 80,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

travel at handbrake

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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L403 JVM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L403 JVM, 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 L403 JVM registered?

L403 JVM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L403 JVM safe to buy?

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