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P111 PLG

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,120 mi
Last recorded67,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 PLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe and suspension components has slight surface corrosion

rear subframe and suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe and suspension components has slight surface corrosion

rear subframe and suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 66,707 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME SLIGHLTY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 66,690 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS NEAR FRONT SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT SUB FRAME SLIGHLTY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,649 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,643 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 65,608 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,322 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,444 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,008 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 52,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 46,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P111 PLG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 P111 PLG, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P111 PLG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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