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E48 NRW

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,998 mi
Last recorded165,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 NRW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 165,998 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 165,998 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front fuel pipe begining to rust

Pass 15 Mar 2007 163,789 miles

plate at bottom of o/s front spring corroding

slight play at steering idler

Fail 17 Feb 2007 163,789 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plate at bottom of o/s front spring corroding

slight play at steering idler

Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake cable starting to seize

n/s headlight discoloured

Fail 7 Feb 2006 15,980 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake cable stareting to seize

n/s headlight discoloured

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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E48 NRW is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E48 NRW, 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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E48 NRW is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 July 1988.

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