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K779 NMC

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 NMC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 92,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 84,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 79,159 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 79,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 66,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,574 miles

Engine mount worn

oil leak. (near steering rack aswell)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,254 miles

rear plate starting to delaminate

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,965 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 51,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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K779 NMC is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K779 NMC, 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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What year was K779 NMC registered?

K779 NMC is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 9 July 1993.

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