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L494 VLN

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,893 mi
Last recorded72,893 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 VLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 72,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 72,780 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 72,779 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,252 miles

REAR CROSSMEMBER RUSTING

Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR CROSSMEMBER RUSTING

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,692 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,033 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 54,033 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L494 VLN is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L494 VLN, 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 L494 VLN registered?

L494 VLN is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L494 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 VLN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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