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L65 ULU

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,966 mi
Last recorded123,966 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL65 ULU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 123,966 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 123,965 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 123,954 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 118,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 118,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2006 111,321 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 111,321 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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L65 ULU is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L65 ULU, 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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L65 ULU is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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