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M164 CLM

1995 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,878 mi
Last recorded154,878 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 164108,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 CLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 154,878 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 154,878 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/s/f seatbelt clasp incomplete but still functions

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 151,335 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

centre exhaust support rubber broken

Fail 14 Feb 2011 151,335 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

centre exhaust support rubber broken

Pass 3 Feb 2010 146,513 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 146,447 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 139,110 miles

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

Mirrors wobley

Fail 21 Jan 2009 139,083 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 126,686 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Plastic trim sections loose/insecure - o/s/r & o/s/f underneath vehicle - may flap at speed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s power steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2008 126,686 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Plastic trim sections loose/insecure - o/s/r & o/s/f underneath vehicle - may flap at speed

n/s power steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2007 111,153 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,897 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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M164 CLM is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 108,894 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 M164 CLM, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M164 CLM is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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