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L568 PMT

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,287 mi
Last recorded140,287 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL568 PMT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 140,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 140,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 137,989 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 137,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 134,907 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 134,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 132,851 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 132,842 miles

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 130,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 129,438 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 129,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 126,806 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 126,805 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 122,736 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 122,735 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2005 117,794 miles

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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L568 PMT is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L568 PMT, 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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L568 PMT is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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