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VTU 944M

1990 Alfa Romeo 164

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,560 mi
Last recorded122,560 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164116,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTU 944M
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 122,560 miles

Oil leak

Underbody corroded in all prescribed areas, including some braking and exhaust components

Pass 29 May 2025 120,553 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Vehicle + Sills + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust Due to Age of Vehicle

Pass 28 May 2024 119,932 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Under Vehicle, Sills + Steering/Suspension Components Has Corrosion Due to Age of Vehicle

Fail 22 May 2024 119,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cant be Opened (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Sidewall, Advise to Change Soon - 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Under Vehicle, Sills + Steering/Suspension Components Has Corrosion Due to Age of Vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,771 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,833 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 117,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split Also leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 116,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 115,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 111,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 111,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 108,606 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 108,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VTU 944M is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VTU 944M, 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 VTU 944M registered?

VTU 944M is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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