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H117 CWV

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 CWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,178 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,839 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 106,588 miles

all four tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

n/s/r rebound strap is slightly frayed

Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,578 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

all four tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

n/s/r rebound strap is slightly frayed

Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,891 miles

all four tyres have cracks to sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,170 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front tyre sidewalls cracking

n/s & o/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,073 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 101,059 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 99,318 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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H117 CWV is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,508 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 H117 CWV, 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 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H117 CWV is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 June 1991.

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