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E492 TAV

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,391 mi
Last recorded18,391 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 TAV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,391 miles

front brakes just in balance

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,502 miles

n/s/r half shaft seal started to leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,345 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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E492 TAV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E492 TAV, 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 E492 TAV registered?

E492 TAV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E492 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 TAV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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