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E791 BGN

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,570 mi
Last recorded135,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE791 BGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 135,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre propshaf bearing has exsessive play

wipers slow

Fail 17 Jun 2008 135,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre propshaf bearing has exsessive play

wipers slow

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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E791 BGN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E791 BGN, 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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E791 BGN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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