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H349 DAT

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,066 mi
Last recorded107,066 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH349 DAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 107,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 106,384 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,770 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 104,391 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 104,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 102,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,256 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 99,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,702 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 97,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,756 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 95,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,547 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 94,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,336 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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H349 DAT is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 H349 DAT, 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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H349 DAT is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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