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C4 DEV

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,815 mi
Last recorded123,815 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 123,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 123,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 121,744 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 121,744 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres near limit

long travel to hand brake

non standard exhaust brakets used

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion rear xmember

Pass 11 Apr 2006 121,241 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 121,241 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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C4 DEV is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 118,356 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 C4 DEV, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C4 DEV is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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