Alfa Romeo 164 I (1990)
1990 Alfa Romeo 164 I
CarHunch is tracking 148 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 I: MOT Analysis
Every single one of the 148 vehicles in this cohort failed their MOT—a 0% pass rate that's catastrophically far below the 80% UK average and should be a major red flag for any potential buyer. None recorded dangerous defects, but the universal failure rate suggests these cars have reached the end of their serviceable life or are being tested in severely degraded condition.
With no mileage data available and a median CarHunch score of just 50, you're looking at vehicles that are either rarely roadworthy or kept as non-runners. If you're considering a 1990 164 I, budget for extensive restoration work or view it as a project car only—expect every major system to need attention before it will pass an MOT.
We have 148 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 I vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Alfa Romeo 164 I
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