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K838 PLU

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,553 mi
Last recorded105,553 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 PLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 88,765 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 86,931 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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K838 PLU is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K838 PLU, 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 K838 PLU registered?

K838 PLU is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K838 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K838 PLU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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