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A2 CTU

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,082 mi
Last recorded101,082 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2016 99,475 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,472 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 97,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 94,922 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 92,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,978 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 87,794 miles

both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,162 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 76,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,172 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 64,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise wheel alignment check due to uneven wear to front tyres.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 59,923 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 CTU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,205 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 CTU, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A2 CTU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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