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F397 NLE

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,339 mi
Last recorded99,339 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 NLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,339 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear suspension straps slightly deteriated.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 99,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear suspension straps slightly deteriated.

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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F397 NLE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F397 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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What year was F397 NLE registered?

F397 NLE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 December 1988.

Is F397 NLE safe to buy?

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