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L281 DAG

1995 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 DAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,492 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,624 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L281 DAG is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 101,786 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 L281 DAG, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L281 DAG registered?

L281 DAG is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is L281 DAG safe to buy?

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