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ABW 173L

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,311 mi
Last recorded38,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 173L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,311 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/radiator support slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan outside of chassis rail slightly corroded/weakened by previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,161 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member below radiator corroded near anti roll bar bush location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded either side of chassis rail by previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play offside front & rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,055 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member below radiator corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan either side of chassis rail becoming weak by previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,710 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 37,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floorpan corroded around drain grommet (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of chassis rail at edges of previous repair patch (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,201 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,960 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 173L is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 173L, 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 37 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 173L registered?

ABW 173L is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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