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BOF 65A

2013 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

27,631 mi
Last recorded27,631 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2013 Alfa Romeo Spider40,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 65A
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 27,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Air pipe to air filter in inner wing corroded

Diff leaking oil

Engine leaking oil

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wing has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,176 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 27,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wing corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 27,054 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wing corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,054 miles

both outer sills appear to have covers welded into place. The welds present sharp edges

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

interior door handles are currently missing but the doors can still be opened

various suspension/steering bushes are cracking. There is also movement in some of the steering balljoints

Fail 16 Aug 2013 27,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both outer sills appear to have welded sill covers in place. The welds present sharp edges and the offside sill cover would benefit from additional welding

both the drivers and passenger door even though the interior handles are missing can still be opened from inside the vehicle

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

slight brake binding from the nearside rear roadwheel. Both rear brakes also have slight judder in operation

various steering/suspension bushes are cracking and various balljoints also display some movement

Fail 25 May 2013 27,054 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both outer sills have been welded which present sharp edges. As it is not caused by damage or corrosion it cannot be failed but further attention is recommended

both the drivers and passenger door even though the interior handles are missing can still easily be opened from inside the vehicle

evidence of slight brake binding on the nearside rear roadwheel. Also various underbody brake pipes are corroded

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

nearside rear corner bumper section is currently not fitted

offside rear brake backplate appears to be oily

various steering/suspension bushes are cracking and various balljoints also display some movement

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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BOF 65A is a 2013 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2013 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 40,834 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 BOF 65A, 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 13 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BOF 65A is a 2013 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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