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ORH 198P

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 198P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

front panel and rear panel corroded

o/s and n/s door bottoms corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 87,897 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

front panel and rear panel corroded

o/s and n/s door bottoms corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,228 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underseal covering underbody

Fail 20 Jul 2022 86,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underseal covering underbody

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,320 miles

Corrosion to under body

Oil Leak

Slight play in n/s front idler arm

Fail 10 Mar 2021 84,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under bonnet to ignition (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to under body

Nearside Front play in steering idle arms on limits

Oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,271 miles

Corrosion along n/s sill area

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in n/s steering idle arm just within limits

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2019 83,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Corrosion along n/s sill area

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in n/s steering idle arm just within limits

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,427 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle showing signs of heavycorrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,988 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle heavily undersealed.

vehicle showing signs of extensive corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,105 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 80,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r half shaft seal seeping

slight play in steering pivot box

underseal on under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2013 78,279 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 78,276 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arche area

corrosion on osf wheel arch/bumper area

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,431 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,653 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,535 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 73,271 miles

middle propshaft mounting worn.

n/s windscreen washer inop.

slight blow exhaust mid box.

Pass 23 May 2007 71,282 miles

sills/jacking points and front panels are corroded

Fail 25 May 2006 70,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 70,099 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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ORH 198P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 ORH 198P, 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 50 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ORH 198P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 January 1976.

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