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BOR 878V

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 878V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,031 miles

all jacking points have varying degrees of corrosion not considered excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,073 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,870 miles

Front Outer jacking points both missing, repair is adequate

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion jacking points both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,771 miles

nearside axle seal weeping

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill panel

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,106 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 53,100 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside inner rear wing corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 52,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,636 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 50,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,809 miles

All four coil springs have corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 45,943 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 45,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 May 2008 44,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,389 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 40,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,773 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 37,773 miles

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

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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BOR 878V is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 BOR 878V, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BOR 878V is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 July 1988.

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