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YEL 164

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 164
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 110,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 110,400 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 110,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 109,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 107,284 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 117,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,780 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 103,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 102,910 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 164,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2008 164,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 163,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 162,509 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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YEL 164 is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,734 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 YEL 164, 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 37 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 YEL 164 registered?

YEL 164 is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is YEL 164 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 164 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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