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E185 CGN

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 CGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 121,899 miles

Front brakes imbalanced (25%)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamps dim

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 121,899 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front brakes imbalanced (25%)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamps dim

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 116,565 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 116,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 103,999 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 103,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s front floor pan corroded

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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E185 CGN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in White 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 E185 CGN, 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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E185 CGN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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