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E371 OVN

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,604 mi
Last recorded166,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 OVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 166,604 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside rear (floor pan) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 166,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside rear (floor pan) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 165,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone lower part (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 164,784 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 164,775 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding sticky (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements high beam constantly on over low beam (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor very slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 162,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 160,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 158,288 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 158,288 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 156,607 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 155,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 153,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 153,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 151,695 miles

0ff side front vehicle structure has slight corrosion

front and rear floor pan slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2013 151,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 149,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 149,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 144,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 137,876 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 137,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 134,261 miles

coolant leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear axle strops poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2007 134,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

coolant leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear axle strops poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2006 127,454 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 127,454 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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E371 OVN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E371 OVN, 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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E371 OVN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 July 1988.

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