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F273 NLE

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,454 mi
Last recorded155,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 NLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 155,454 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 152,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be better

Pass 20 Apr 2018 151,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 149,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 149,113 miles

Front floor pans corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 146,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 144,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 11 Jun 2010 139,360 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

various suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2010 139,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

various suspension components corroding

Pass 27 May 2009 132,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

o/s track rod inner gaiter split

rear diff oil leak

slight play steering mechanism

Pass 26 Mar 2008 122,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 111,185 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres show deteriation

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2006 111,185 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres show deteriation

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F273 NLE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F273 NLE, 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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F273 NLE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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