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A2 CHX

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2008 88,728 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to inner sills front nearside and offside.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight corrosion to inner sill areas offside front,

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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A2 CHX is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 CHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 CHX registered?

A2 CHX is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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