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K186 YMO

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 YMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 154,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 154,540 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 154,524 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 153,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

long park brake travel

rear subframe slightly corroded + dented

Fail 20 Apr 2007 153,578 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

long travel on parkbrake

rear subframe rusty and dented

Pass 9 Mar 2006 143,633 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 143,469 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

handbrake travel requires adjusting †rear cross member corroded and weak

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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K186 YMO is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K186 YMO, 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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K186 YMO is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 9 July 1993.

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