MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Slight play in steering linkage.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, g/box and diff showing signs of leaking not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear lower arms bushes deteriorated.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4tyres perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt anchorage loose Both bolts loose both sides. (7.1.1 (b))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Slight play in steering linkage.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, g/box and diff showing signs of leaking not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear lower arms bushes deteriorated.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside rear suspension check strap broken
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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F175 ETH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 F175 ETH, 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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F175 ETH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 November 1988.
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