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E404 FSO

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,345 mi
Last recorded30,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE404 FSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 30,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,030 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2011 26,715 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 26,697 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,392 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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E404 FSO is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E404 FSO, 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 E404 FSO registered?

E404 FSO is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E404 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E404 FSO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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