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K166 XPA

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 XPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 89,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub to Shock Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,396 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area prompt replacement advised

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,649 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area prompt replacement advised

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,596 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 x rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,454 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,826 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriated but secure

Fail 20 Feb 2013 86,210 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,210 miles

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

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

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

offside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 85,501 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,176 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 72,261 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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K166 XPA is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K166 XPA, 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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K166 XPA is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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