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M853 DTL

1995 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

135,468 mi
Last recorded135,468 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 164108,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 DTL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 135,468 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 135,016 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 134,990 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

o/s/f outer cv boot damp

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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M853 DTL 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 M853 DTL, 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 M853 DTL registered?

M853 DTL is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M853 DTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M853 DTL 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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