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1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Brown Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK642 USD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,896 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,858 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,812 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,743 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 105,737 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 105,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,331 miles

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust mounting broken

front link pin bushes split

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind to n/s/f brake

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust mounting broken

front link pin bushes split

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind to n/s/f brake

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,509 miles

all coil springs corroded

borderline reserve travel to handbrake

both driveshafts showing signs of fouling on inner wheel arch trims

engine & gearbox oil leaks

kerb damage to alloy wheels

minor dents & scratches to various body panels

outer sills obscured by trims

slight oil leak from offside rear shock absorber

slight smear from wipers

surface corrosion to various sections of exhaust system

suspension components corroded

various suspension bushes split & unbonded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 103,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all coil springs corroded

borderline reserve travel to handbrake

both driveshafts showing signs of fouling on inner wheel arch trims

engine & gearbox oil leaks

kerb damage to alloy wheels

minor dents & scratches to various body panels

outer sills obscured by trims

slight oil leak from offside rear shock absorber

slight smear from wipers

surface corrosion to various sections of exhaust system

suspension components corroded

various suspension bushes split & unbonded

Pass 30 Oct 2011 96,424 miles

all discs corroded

alloys damaged

engine oil leaks

exhaust blow, manifold area

exhaust hangers cracking

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front wheel arch trims damaged and insecure

n/s/f wishbone front bush worn

sills obscured by plastic trims

steering rack damp

underbody corroded, finger pressure applied

Fail 23 Oct 2011 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

all discs corroded

alloys damaged

engine oil leaks

exhaust blow, manifold area

exhaust hangers cracking

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front wheel arch trims damaged and insecure

n/s/f wishbone front bush worn

sills obscured by plastic trims

steering rack damp

underbody corroded, finger pressure applied

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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K642 USD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Brown with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K642 USD, 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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K642 USD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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