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ETR 786W

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,966 mi
Last recorded40,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 786W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,742 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 40,739 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,263 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,968 miles

oil leaks

play in front wheel bearings

springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,185 miles

front springs corroded

monement in rear hubs

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,302 miles

centre steering link worn

steering box worn

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,880 miles

corrosion around rear spring mounts

engine oil leaks

rear discs corroded

rear suspension low

Fail 3 Jul 2012 35,877 miles

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

corrosion around rear spring mounts

engine oil leaks

rear discs corroded

rear suspension low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,386 miles

both sides rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2011 35,383 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

both sides rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,009 miles

front centre chassis rail rusty

gearbox oil leak

heavy engine oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,246 miles

Oil leak

n/side front road wheel corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,678 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,190 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 23,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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ETR 786W is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 89,395 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 ETR 786W, 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 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ETR 786W is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 August 1992.

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