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H527 CFG

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH527 CFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 126,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 126,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front shock lock nut not tight.

Nearside front spring seat corroded but not excessive.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front bumper mount corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Offside front spring seat corroded but not excessive.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 126,093 miles

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

Near side front shock lock nut not tight.

Near side front spring seat corroded but not excessive.

Near side rear corroded within 30cm of suspension mount but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front bumper mount corroded but not in prescribed area.

Off side front spring seat corroded but not excessive.

Off side rear corroded within 30cm of suspension mount but not excessive.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 126,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side front shock lock nut not tight.

Near side front spring seat corroded but not excessive.

Near side rear corroded within 30cm of suspension mount but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front bumper mount corroded but not in prescribed area.

Off side front spring seat corroded but not excessive.

Off side rear corroded within 30cm of suspension mount but not excessive.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,618 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 120,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Differential leaking oil and contiminating nearside disc and brake components

handbrake cable insecure beneath rear axle, loss and hanging down

Pass 27 Aug 2009 116,099 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 116,099 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,310 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)

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

engine and diffrerential oil leak

sparewheel bucket has a hole in it

Fail 28 Jul 2008 110,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

engine and diffrerential oil leak

sparewheel bucket has a hole in it

Pass 13 Jul 2007 101,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 101,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,722 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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H527 CFG is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H527 CFG, 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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H527 CFG is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 June 1991.

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