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TGC 494E

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199 mi
Last recorded199 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 494E
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 119 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 79,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,610 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 79,610 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,610 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 79,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TGC 494E is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 47,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGC 494E, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TGC 494E registered?

TGC 494E is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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The MOT history for TGC 494E shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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