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M459 ADM

1995 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

142,456 mi
Last recorded142,456 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 164108,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 ADM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2008 142,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe heat sheild loose

front number plate cracked

offside handbrake cable outer caseing split

radiator in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2007 142,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 127,960 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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M459 ADM is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M459 ADM, 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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M459 ADM is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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