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F481 OTA

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,779 mi
Last recorded107,779 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 OTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,779 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 107,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 107,473 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 106,783 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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F481 OTA is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,139 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 F481 OTA, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F481 OTA is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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