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AEZ 3827

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 3827
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,265 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake lever stuck in on position but not binding (3.5.1k)

both front outer sills have plastic sill covers not allowing visual inspection of sills

fuel pipes running to rear underside corroding in places

n/s outer sill to rear wheel arch corroded weakening and cracking

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,407 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded and weakening

exhaust system corroding and weakening with slight blows in places

fuel pipe underside showing surface corrosion in places

n/s/r quarter panel corroded weakening

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,372 miles

Brake valve damaged broken missing parts (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches corroded and weakening

exhaust system corroding and weakening with slight blows in places

fuel pipe underside showing surface corrosion in places

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on inside edge

n/s/r quarter panel corroded weakening

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,313 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel brake caliper handbrake lever stuck in on position (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened out of shape distorted (3.5.1i)

boot cant be opened to inspect floor and body

both rear wheel arches weakening

exhaust system weakening and has slight blows at rear and front

n/s outer quarter panel at bottom corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on inner edge

rear brake discs have rusty pitting wearing uneven

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre approching legal limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

o/s/r handbrake cable outer plastic cover damaged and missing in centre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2010 68,204 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 65,755 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 65,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2008 59,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 59,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,022 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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AEZ 3827 is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 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 AEZ 3827, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AEZ 3827 is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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