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Alfa romeo 164

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 189 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

189

Best Year

1995 (91%)

Years Covered

5

How reliable is the Alfa romeo 164?

vs national average-8% (82% avg)
vs Alfa romeo brand average-6% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Alfa romeo 164 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199765%40102,585 mi
199673%30126,172 mi
199591%45115,982 mi
199480%44135,264 mi
199163%30131,005 mi

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About the Alfa romeo 164

The Alfa romeo 164 has been tested 189 times in 2024 MOT data across 5 model years (1991 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 45 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 131,005 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 102,585 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Alfa romeo brand average of 80%, the 164 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Alfa romeo models.

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