MOT Status
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101,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing/bald on inner edges
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flexi brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm missing (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.
front number plate cracked.
lips on front brake discs.
o/s/n/s/f shock absorber dust covers broken.
o/s/n/s/r lower coil spring mounts rusty.
rear coil springs rusty.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.
front number plate cracked.
lips on front brake discs.
o/s/n/s/f shock absorber dust covers broken.
o/s/n/s/r lower coil spring mounts rusty.
rear coil springs rusty.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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E916 FLY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,205 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 E916 FLY, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E916 FLY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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