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LGH 418N

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,220 mi
Last recorded85,220 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 418N
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 85,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,921 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 84,921 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2016 84,646 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,886 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 83,886 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,772 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,771 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

both wipers smearing screen

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,701 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,695 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 83,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 83,602 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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LGH 418N is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LGH 418N, 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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LGH 418N is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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