MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 164s year 1990

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Pass percent:46.99%

(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO 164 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:564 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	121
Headlamp aim out of alignment	61
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	52
Brake pipe excessively corroded	47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking from tank \|7.2.3\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened strut bearing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box rubbers broken \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill edge at jacking point \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))	1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Power steering component leaking steering rack \|2.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.F.1c\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.F.1c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split Also leaking \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 164s year 1990

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