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M205 DGC

1995 Alfa Romeo 164

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,720 mi
Last recorded176,720 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 164108,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 DGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 176,720 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 176,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 173,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 170,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 170,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 169,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Fail 23 Apr 2009 169,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Dec 2007 165,984 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2007 165,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2007 165,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 161,752 miles

rear jacking points and drain holes on floor pan all corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2005 156,165 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 156,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M205 DGC is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M205 DGC, 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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M205 DGC is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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