MOT Status
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106,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR coils springs corroded, NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play noted in all steering ball joints , inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed BET test failed , Lambda very high due to exhaust leak and co very high, test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre joint not sealing, manifold to down pipe nut missing (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle NSR low on efficiency and calliper leaking (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR coils springs corroded, NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play noted in all steering ball joints , inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play detected in both rear wheel bearings
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
o/s/f inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle,offside hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle,offside hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine emissions test failed (7.4.B.3b)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement osf brake binding (3.5.1k)
Oil leak ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear suspension support strap breaking
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
the fuel filler can only be opened from inside the boot
there is slight play in the steering box
plastic sill covers fitted unable to check metal sills.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
plastic sill covers fitted unable to check metal sills.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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G297 SGT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 G297 SGT, 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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G297 SGT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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