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L421 XHW

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 XHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,071 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 83,067 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,331 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 81,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,641 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,391 miles

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

offside inner sills to outer sills corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,214 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

offside inner sills to outer sills corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,770 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,014 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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L421 XHW is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 71,368 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 L421 XHW, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L421 XHW registered?

L421 XHW is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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