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R542 WNT

1995 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,991 mi
Last recorded165,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 WNT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 165,991 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 165,990 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake vac noisey on pedal

rear silencer end pipe missing

Pass 18 May 2010 152,721 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 152,720 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 137,009 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 137,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 126,966 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 126,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 112,009 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 112,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R542 WNT is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R542 WNT, 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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R542 WNT is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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