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L90 GTV

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,420 mi
Last recorded105,420 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 105,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

front brake discs also in very poor condition,corroded and pitted with high spots may cause vibration when braking, offside front brake failed to lock out on brake efficiency test.

rear brakes in very poor condition, brakes badly corroded and pitted with high spots which may cause vibration when braking. Rear brake efficiency readings very low.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,304 miles

covers on outer sills

exhaust blow front pipe

footbrake pedal travel

rear brake discs distorted,may cause vibration when braking

rear brake effort low

Fail 24 Jun 2016 105,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers on outer sills

exhaust blow front pipe

footbrake pedal travel

rear brake discs distorted,may cause vibration when braking

rear brake effort low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 16 Jun 2015 104,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 104,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2014 104,397 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 104,396 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 100,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 100,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 99,987 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 99,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 90,881 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 90,881 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L90 GTV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 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 L90 GTV, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L90 GTV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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