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G225 ATL

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 ATL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,103 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carburetor area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Floor area brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,099 miles

Nearside Front TOE HOOK EXCESIVLEY CORODED AT CHASSI

Fail 6 Nov 2017 118,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm RUN FLAT DAMAGE 185 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (8.2.2)

Nearside Front TOE HOOK EXCESIVLEY CORODED AT CHASSI

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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G225 ATL is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 G225 ATL, 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 36 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 G225 ATL registered?

G225 ATL is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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