MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion underside eg wing supports, spare wheel well, both sills (hole in o/s/r out with structural point, front anti roll bar mounts etc etc
rear bumper poorly secured
slight play in steering box and idler
slight play/roughness in wheel bearings
various rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion underside eg wing supports, spare wheel well, both sills (hole in o/s/r out with structural point, front anti roll bar mounts etc etc
rear bumper poorly secured
slight play in steering box and idler
slight play/roughness in wheel bearings
various rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated at hinge attachments (3.1 (c))
Offside sill corroded outwith prescribed area
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
seat belts slow to retract
spare wheel well corroded
steering idler arm slightly worn
Exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated.
Rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Slight play in propshaft rear universal joint and front rubber coupling deteriorated slightly.
Slight play in steering box and idler.
Some deterioration in suspension bushes.
Suspect nearside front brake has been binding. disc looks overheated.
small hole in exhaust rear silencer.
some areas of corrosion in vehicle underside. Vehicle heavily coated in underseal.
Offside slight bind handbrake
bonnet corroded at hinges
both rear axle front trailing arm bushes splitting
both seat belts slow to retract
deterioration some other suspension bushes
exhaust rear rubber hanger starting to split
prop shaft front coupling rubber cracking slightly
slight corrosion underside and o/s/r sill to floor
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play steering idler
bonnet rusty at hinges
corrosion underside
prop shaft front rubber joint slight cracks
slight movement some suspension bushes
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight wear all brake discs
slight wear steering idler
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs rusty
bonnet hinges corroded bad bonnet corroded at hinges
front prop shaft donut slight cracks
slight corrosion underside
slight movement both front seat back rests
slight movement front suspension bushes
slight play steering box and idler
slight wear and corrosion all brake discs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer split (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs rusty
bonnet hinges corroded bad bonnet corroded at hinges
front prop shaft donut slight cracks
slight corrosion underside
slight movement both front seat back rests
slight movement front suspension bushes
slight play steering box and idler
slight wear and corrosion all brake discs
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise
bonnet badly corroded at hinges
slight play in steering idler
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise
bonnet badly corroded at hinges
slight play in steering idler
Offside Rear tyre cracking very badly
Bonnet badly corroded at hinge fixings
R Tyres cracking badly advise replacement now
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Bonnet badly corroded at hinge fixings
R Tyres cracking badly advise replacement now
Radiator leaking
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
horn weak
number plate lights slightly insecure
washers poor
wiper blades poor
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Numerous welded patches on underside & underside heavily corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
R tyres cracking
Radiator leaking
Suspension low N/S
Corrosion holes in N/S Sill / Underside heavily welded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
R Tyres cracking
Suspension low N/S
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Corrosion holes in N/S Sill / Underside heavily welded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
R Tyres cracking
Rear bumper insecure
Suspension low N/S
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F Wheel almost touching castor control bar on full lock
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres cracking
R Tyres cracking
Track rod end dust cover split {at steering idler}
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
R Tyres cracking
Track rod end dust cover split {at steering idler}
Play in both r wheel bearings
R number plate in poor condition
Rear tyres cracking
rear tyres cracking
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both rear tyres cracking
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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A891 HPJ is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 A891 HPJ, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A891 HPJ is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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