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B4 DWG

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

115,883 mi
Last recorded115,883 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,883 miles

both inner sillis slightly corroded

car heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,806 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,203 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,203 miles

Central Drive shaft bearing housing insecure Propshaft centre bearing (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 113,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 112,767 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 112,759 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 110,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 110,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,194 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 107,539 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 107,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,770 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,307 miles

Oil leak

Screen washers weak

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Mar 2011 103,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Screen washers weak

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,648 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 101,647 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,106 miles

clutch pipe chaffed

hand brake ratchet slightly worn

slight corrosion on brake disks

slight play in steering idler & box

Fail 3 Mar 2009 100,102 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

clutch pipe chaffed

hand brake ratchet slightly worn

o/s door catch faulty

slight corrosion on brake disks

slight play in steering idler & box

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolt missing from bottom of wing

cover sills not conected at bottom

slight oil leak on gearbox and engine

Fail 6 Mar 2008 98,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolt missing from bottom of wing

cover sills not conected at bottom

slight oil leak on gearbox and engine

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,508 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,508 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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B4 DWG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 89,395 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 B4 DWG, 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 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 DWG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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