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E76 LDX

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,976 mi
Last recorded185,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE76 LDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 185,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play near side rear + off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2021 185,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play near side rear + off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 185,685 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play near side rear + off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 185,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel bearing has slight play near side rear + off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 185,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 185,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 185,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 185,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front chassis slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

off side front inner sill corroded

undeer side heavily undersealed

weld repairs to front cross member

Fail 11 Jul 2014 185,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front chassis slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

off side front inner sill corroded

undeer side heavily undersealed

weld repairs to front cross member

Pass 16 Jul 2013 185,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside heavily undersealed

weld repairs to floor areas

weld repairs to front chassis

weld repairs to front cross member

Pass 6 Jun 2012 185,115 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 185,115 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 184,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body coated in sealer

washers and wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2010 184,696 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 184,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 184,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Please be advise that the near side main chassis has had welding repairs and near side front anti role bar section.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 184,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Please be advise that the near side main chassis has had welding repairs and near side front anti role bar section.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 183,570 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs rusty

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in rear diff

Fail 17 Sep 2007 183,542 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 183,079 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 183,079 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E76 LDX is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E76 LDX, 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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E76 LDX is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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