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MLZ 9596

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,033 mi
Last recorded111,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 9596
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside discs corroded inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,040 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded, but not within 30 cm of suspension/brakes/seat belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

an air squeak comes from brake vacuum upon pedal operation, but tests ok

Fail 17 Sep 2018 109,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded, but not within 30 cm of suspension/brakes/seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

an air squeak comes from brake vacuum upon pedal operation, but tests ok

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,810 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on inside edge especially nearside

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner - both (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

noise on brake application, possibly from servo

Fail 23 Sep 2015 104,519 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner - both (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

noise on brake application, possibly from servo

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,980 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

High level brake light not working

Noise from brake pedal, possible air leak, servo works ok.

Offside door strap bracket broken

Fail 11 Sep 2014 102,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside door strap bracket broken

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

High level brake light not working

Noise from brake pedal, possible air leak, servo works ok.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside wiper blade deteriating.

offside rear tyre "blocking".

Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside wiper blade deteriating.

offside rear tyre "blocking".

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,211 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,209 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,549 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 92,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,225 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 87,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,521 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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MLZ 9596 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,205 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 MLZ 9596, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MLZ 9596 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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