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F804 OEB

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,921 mi
Last recorded85,921 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 OEB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,921 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,334 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,162 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,051 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s outer sill corroded front & rear

n/s/r & o/s/r canvas axle straps frayed.

o/s outer sill corroded front & rear.

plastic sill covers fitted,

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floor pan corroded n/s/f.

inner sills corroded o/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r.

oil leaks from rear diff & engine area.

plastic sill covers fitted.

rear suspension support straps detiereated.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,559 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play o/s steering idler arm/ both front tyres wearing low on outer edge/ o/s/f outer sill corroded/ oil leaks engine area/

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,792 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 77,792 miles

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

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

light corrosion o/s and n/s chassis rails/ slight play o/s steering idler/front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,709 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,709 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to outer sills o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,509 miles

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

side sill skirts fitted. rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,914 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 70,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 69,043 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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F804 OEB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 82,049 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 F804 OEB, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F804 OEB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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