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H417 PBR

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,733 mi
Last recorded131,733 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 PBR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre has small splits on sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre has small splits in sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2013 130,181 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 130,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,117 miles

rearbrake discs rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2012 129,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

rearbrake discs rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,784 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 128,139 miles

both inner body sills corroded and sheilds fitted to outer sills

movement on both rear wheels

near side head light glass damaged

Fail 5 May 2010 128,138 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both inner body sills corroded and sheilds fitted to outer sills

movement on both rear wheels

near side head light glass damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 126,838 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 126,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

movement on both rear wheels

Pass 14 Mar 2008 123,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Rear Differential Prop Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 123,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Rear Differential Prop Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 119,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 118,433 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 118,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/S/R tyre starting to perish badly. Could BLOWOUT at speed.

O/S/R tyre starting to perish badly. Could BLOWOUT at speed.

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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H417 PBR is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H417 PBR, 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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H417 PBR is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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