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M727 YER

1994 Alfa Romeo 164

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,512 mi
Last recorded165,512 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 164113,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM727 YER
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 165,512 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 165,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 165,180 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 164,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 164,861 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 164,394 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 164,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 164,029 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 162,932 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 162,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 163,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2007 161,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 160,946 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 160,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil leak

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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M727 YER is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 113,796 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 M727 YER, 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 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M727 YER is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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