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L120 EGM

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,878 mi
Last recorded178,878 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2005
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 EGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2005 178,878 miles

All door shuts covered

Both outer sills covered

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

Exhaust poorly mounted and heat shield loose

Fuel flap detached

Nearside headlamp washers missing

Offside front foglight lens damaged

Oil leaks in engine bay

Slight play in steering column

Unable to clearly see front pads

Washers need attention

Wheel rims corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2005 178,691 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

All door shuts covered

Both outer sills covered

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

Exhaust system poorly mounted and heat shield loose

Fuel flap detached

Nearside handbrake cable detached

Nearside headlamp washer missing

Offside front foglight lens damaged

Oil leaks in engine bay

Slight play in steering column

Unable to clearly see front pads

Washers need attention

Wheel rims corroded

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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L120 EGM is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L120 EGM, 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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L120 EGM is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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