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E160 NOU

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,379 mi
Last recorded3,379 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 NOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 3,379 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 3,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 3,379 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 3,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 3,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 3,375 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,343 miles

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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E160 NOU is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E160 NOU, 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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What year was E160 NOU registered?

E160 NOU is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E160 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E160 NOU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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