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PSG 1Y

1988 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164100,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSG 1Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f floor corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2009 106,968 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Hole caused by corrosion n/s/f floor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Underside & all underside components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2008 105,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Underside corroded

Wear in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2008 105,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Underside corroded

Wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2007 104,421 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 104,420 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 102,835 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 102,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2005 101,173 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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PSG 1Y is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 100,904 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 PSG 1Y, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PSG 1Y is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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