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C193 CRU

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 CRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 66,712 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right beam kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right beam kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills

slight play steering idler

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,491 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 66,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,467 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,193 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,587 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,846 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 62,813 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r suspension strap broken and fraed

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,126 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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C193 CRU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 88,988 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 C193 CRU, 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 40 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C193 CRU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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