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ABW 118G

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,755 mi
Last recorded51,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 118G
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 51,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle straps worn

engine transmission and rear diff oil leak

o/s rear light lens cracked

passenger door handle missing

top rear axle support mounts worn and both lower bushes worn

Fail 14 May 2014 51,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear axle straps worn

engine transmission and rear diff oil leak

o/s rear light lens cracked

passenger door handle missing

top rear axle support mounts worn and both lower bushes worn

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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ABW 118G is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 ABW 118G, 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 36 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 ABW 118G registered?

ABW 118G is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is ABW 118G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 118G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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