MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 164?
Based on 9,130 MOT tests across 1,690 vehicles.
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M878 RCP is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 113,796 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 M878 RCP, 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 32 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 M878 RCP registered?
M878 RCP is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 10 October 1994.
Is M878 RCP safe to buy?
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