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L435 WLY

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

White Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,958 mi
Last recorded168,958 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 WLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 168,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 166,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 164,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 163,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 160,073 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 160,012 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 156,257 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 156,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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L435 WLY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in White with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L435 WLY, 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 L435 WLY registered?

L435 WLY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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