MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 164s year 1995

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Pass percent:47.80%

(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO 164 year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:820 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	107
Brake pipe excessively corroded	106
Registration plate lamp issues	69
Headlamp aim out of alignment	65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	60
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	36
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	30
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Rear brake binding	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	5
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	107
Brake pipe excessively corroded	106
Registration plate lamp issues	69
Headlamp aim out of alignment	65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	60
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	36
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	30
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Rear brake binding	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	5
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 164s year 1995

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