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F745 HRC

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,890 mi
Last recorded162,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF745 HRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 162,890 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s washer jet poor

slight wear n/s steering idler

Pass 14 Jun 2021 158,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 157,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 150,122 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 141,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 128,801 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 128,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 125,642 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 125,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,391 miles

corrosion to front cross membre,front chassis legs, outer sills, floor to sills, floors

play in n/s inner track rod end

Fail 7 Sep 2010 121,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front cross membre,front chassis legs, outer sills, floor to sills, floors

play in n/s inner track rod end

Pass 12 Jul 2008 121,360 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 121,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F745 HRC is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F745 HRC, 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 F745 HRC registered?

F745 HRC is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 October 1988.

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