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L704 HDV

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,511 mi
Last recorded205,511 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 HDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 205,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

mounting bracket captive nut detached o/f/s front

Pass 17 May 2019 203,088 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 199,392 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 194,301 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 188,593 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 180,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 176,959 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 176,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 176,783 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 176,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 176,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 176,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 176,588 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 176,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 172,447 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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L704 HDV is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L704 HDV, 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 L704 HDV registered?

L704 HDV is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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