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F402 RML

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,822 mi
Last recorded114,822 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 RML
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 113,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,353 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holled (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow ones on axle (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow ones on axle (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 108,789 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 108,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

front registration plate loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,398 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

no plate leses dirty inside making them a little dim

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various areas of the underside of vehicle has surface corrosion but floor to sill seam is swollen with corrosion, and plastic outer sill covers fitted

various oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear axle

Pass 28 May 2013 104,291 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap lever doesnt operate

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 103,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2011 103,180 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 102,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 102,745 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 101,570 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 101,570 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 100,528 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 100,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 99,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 98,206 miles

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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F402 RML is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F402 RML, 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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F402 RML is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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