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E657 NUW

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,648 mi
Last recorded159,648 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE657 NUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 159,648 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2008 158,051 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 158,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 157,683 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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E657 NUW is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E657 NUW, 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 E657 NUW registered?

E657 NUW is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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