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J598 EYJ

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,071 mi
Last recorded158,071 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164117,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ598 EYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 158,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 157,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all disc dust covers rusting

Fail 21 Feb 2013 157,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all disc dust covers rusting

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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J598 EYJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 117,193 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 J598 EYJ, 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 35 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 J598 EYJ registered?

J598 EYJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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