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H41 HLX

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,473 mi
Last recorded111,473 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH41 HLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,473 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drivers window not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S engine mountings cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch rusted , unable to inspect properly because the wheel arch liner is in the way

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 111,438 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated By jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drivers window not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S and O/S jacking points rusted through

N/S and O/S engine mountings cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking point welds broken on one side

Offside Front Wheel arch rusted , unable to inspect properly because the wheel arch liner is in the way

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 Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S and O/S jacking points rusted through

Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 111,310 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 109,952 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 109,952 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 108,521 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 108,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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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H41 HLX is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H41 HLX, 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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What year was H41 HLX registered?

H41 HLX is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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