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N188 YSA

1995 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 YSA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2008 102,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,800 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 98,788 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

engine oil level slightly low/service????

front wheel alignment faulty/inner tyre treads edges worn too excess ????

grass in front suspension/low slightly????

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive???

plastic sill covers fitted,unable too test for corrosion???

road tax display wrong side screen.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,110 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 92,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded. †exhaust blows front pipe {lower ]small hole/slightly.

off side road wheel [inner ]rims slightly bent. †both off side tyres treads rotational. †engine oil level low. †road tax display off side screen[incorrect side]??

rear high level brake lamp[middle[ bulb inoperative. †tyre pressures look low??/

Pass 22 Aug 2005 84,481 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 84,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight leak at front pipe

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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N188 YSA is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 101,786 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 N188 YSA, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N188 YSA is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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