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M172 RVY

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 RVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 104,897 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 97,719 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 97,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M172 RVY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M172 RVY, 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 M172 RVY registered?

M172 RVY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 15 November 1994.

Is M172 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 RVY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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