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L164 CPR

1993 Alfa Romeo 164

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

138,424 mi
Last recorded138,424 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164118,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 CPR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2009 138,424 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Hand brake travel long

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside mirrors loose

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering belt very perished and has rib missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear cross beam very rusty

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

This vehicle is dangerous to drive due to leaking brake pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2008 127,889 miles

acceptable play in o/s front wishbone bush

early corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 8 Nov 2008 127,858 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Long hand brake travel.Pin-prick o/s c/v boot.N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.O/S/F wheel fouls inner plastic trim on full lock.O/S mirror slightly loose.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2007 120,565 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 120,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 115,899 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rack damp

under body rusting

Fail 14 Sep 2006 115,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

under body rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2005 107,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 107,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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L164 CPR is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 L164 CPR, 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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L164 CPR is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 11 December 1993.

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