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N253 FHK

1995 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,922 mi
Last recorded131,922 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 FHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,922 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 131,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 129,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 129,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,443 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre starting too deteriorate at outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 124,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,104 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 121,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 117,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 115,324 miles

C/O EMISSION ERRATIC ON FAST IDLE CHECK

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 25 Oct 2008 115,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

C/O EMISSION ERRATIC ON FAST IDLE

Pass 2 Nov 2007 111,493 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 27 Oct 2007 111,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BEAM AIM MASKS FITTED TO HEADLAMP LENS

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

O/S HEADLAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTER NOT WORKING

Pass 21 Oct 2006 106,667 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 106,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

engine oil low none showing on dipstick

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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N253 FHK is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N253 FHK, 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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N253 FHK is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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