MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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
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%
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
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
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
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.
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".
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".
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear tyre showing signs of age
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
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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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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