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M838 RJB

1995 Alfa Romeo 164

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,811 mi
Last recorded149,811 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 164108,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 RJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 149,811 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 149,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 149,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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M838 RJB is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 in White 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 M838 RJB, 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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What year was M838 RJB registered?

M838 RJB is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M838 RJB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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