MOT Status
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122,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Underbody corroded in all prescribed areas, including some braking and exhaust components
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
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
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
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) ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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