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M751 DBY

1995 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,477 mi
Last recorded116,477 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 164108,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM751 DBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 116,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Dec 2008 113,098 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 113,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2007 111,988 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 110,802 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 110,800 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2005 107,643 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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M751 DBY is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M751 DBY, 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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M751 DBY is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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