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L696 PLG

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,653 mi
Last recorded96,653 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 PLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2007 96,653 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

heater blower fan not working

low coolant warning light not working

oil level very high

water in oil, headgasket fault?. further investigation required.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,452 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2007 96,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 95,617 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,617 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

long travel at park brake lever

o/s park brake cable bracket is broken

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension subframe becoming corroded

washer jets require attention

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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L696 PLG is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L696 PLG, 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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L696 PLG is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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