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SBZ 5796

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 5796
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2006 107,573 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SBZ 5796 is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,414 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 SBZ 5796, 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 36 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 SBZ 5796 registered?

SBZ 5796 is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is SBZ 5796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 5796 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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