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L111 LFA

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,060 mi
Last recorded148,060 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 148,060 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 148,037 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 139,885 miles

Body kit fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long parking brake lever travel

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 139,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 138,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 137,536 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 137,535 miles

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

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

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

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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L111 LFA is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black 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 L111 LFA, 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 L111 LFA registered?

L111 LFA is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 11 December 1993.

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